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Orthodontics for the handicapped child

A Becker1, J Shapira

  • 1Departments of Orthodontics and Pedodontics, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.

European Journal of Orthodontics
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Providing orthodontic treatment for children with disabilities presents challenges, but newer and updated older methods offer practical solutions. This analysis guides dentists in treating this underserved population.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Providing orthodontic care for children with disabilities is complex and infrequently offered.
  • Numerous challenges hinder the delivery of specialized orthodontic services to handicapped children.

Observation:

  • The article analyzes the specific problems encountered in treating handicapped children orthodontically.
  • It explores both novel and established, yet underutilized, orthodontic treatment modalities.

Findings:

  • Newer dental technologies and updated traditional methods can overcome treatment obstacles.
  • Practical strategies are presented to facilitate the application of these methods.

Implications:

  • This work provides guidelines for orthodontists to effectively treat children with disabilities.
  • It aims to improve access to essential orthodontic care for this population.

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