R S Hobson1, J H Nunn, I Cozma. 1. Department of Child Dental Health, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. r.s.hobson@ncl.ac.uk
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to present a series of cases illustrating possible options for the management of malocclusions in a group of young people with impairments. Design. The study took the form of a case series. METHODS: A review of the literature is presented and a series of illustrative cases are shown to indicate that orthodontic treatment is possible in patients with a range of impairments. RESULTS: Five children with varying intellectual and/or physical impairments, and a malocclusion that resulted in trauma or increased disability, are presented. CONCLUSION: The risks and benefits of the procedures, and the anticipated oral health outcomes, need to be considered carefully in this group of children.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to present a series of cases illustrating possible options for the management of malocclusions in a group of young people with impairments. Design. The study took the form of a case series. METHODS: A review of the literature is presented and a series of illustrative cases are shown to indicate that orthodontic treatment is possible in patients with a range of impairments. RESULTS: Five children with varying intellectual and/or physical impairments, and a malocclusion that resulted in trauma or increased disability, are presented. CONCLUSION: The risks and benefits of the procedures, and the anticipated oral health outcomes, need to be considered carefully in this group of children.
Authors: María Teresa Abeleira; Elisabeth Pazos; Isabel Ramos; Mercedes Outumuro; Jacobo Limeres; Juan Seoane-Romero; Marcio Diniz; Pedro Diz Journal: BMC Oral Health Date: 2014-08-05 Impact factor: 2.757