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The neglected adolescent mouth.

I C Mackie1, A S Blinkhorn

  • 1University of Manchester Dental School.

Dental Update
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent oral hygiene challenges can lead to severe dental issues. This case study highlights successful behavior management for caries and periodontal disease control in a traveling orthodontic patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Adolescent patients frequently experience lapses in oral hygiene and caries control.
  • A young patient presented with a severely compromised oral condition, complicating treatment.
  • The patient's nomadic lifestyle and ongoing orthodontic therapy presented unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe behavior management techniques for motivating adolescent patients.
  • To achieve control of caries and periodontal disease in a challenging case.
  • To enable the continuation of orthodontic treatment despite oral health complications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized specific behavior management strategies tailored to the adolescent patient.
  • Focused on patient motivation for improved oral hygiene practices.
  • Integrated dental treatment with ongoing orthodontic care.

Main Results:

  • Successfully motivated the patient to improve oral hygiene and control dental disease.
  • Enabled the progression of essential orthodontic treatment.
  • Demonstrated the efficacy of adapted behavior management in complex pediatric cases.

Conclusions:

  • Behavior management is crucial for overcoming oral hygiene challenges in adolescents.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches are effective for patients with complex needs.
  • Successful caries and periodontal disease control can facilitate orthodontic treatment completion.

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