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Appliance selection. Treatment objectives and esthetic concerns.

E C McNulty1

  • 1Dental Clinic, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York.

Dental Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Modern orthodontic appliances offer aesthetic solutions for adults, with some treatments manageable by general dentists and others requiring orthodontists. Advances in orthognathic surgery also improve malocclusion correction outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Surgical Orthodontics

Background:

  • Adult orthodontic patients have unique esthetic demands.
  • Modern orthodontic appliances are increasingly adaptable to adult needs.
  • Interdisciplinary dental collaboration is crucial for complex cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the adaptability of modern orthodontic appliances for adult patients.
  • To highlight the role of general practitioners and orthodontists in adult treatment.
  • To discuss the impact of orthognathic surgery on orthodontic corrections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current orthodontic appliances and techniques.
  • Analysis of treatment modalities for adult malocclusions.
  • Discussion of interdisciplinary treatment planning.

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Main Results:

  • Modern appliances can meet adult esthetic needs while achieving treatment goals.
  • Some treatments are suitable for general practitioners; others require specialists.
  • Orthognathic surgery advances offer new options and reduce treatment time.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive treatment planning and collaboration enhance adult orthodontic outcomes.
  • Clinicians should consider all available options for optimal adult patient care.
  • Adult orthodontic treatment is evolving with technological and surgical advancements.