1/10. Interdisciplinary rehabilitation and prevention in a case with early and extensive loss of primary teeth.The oral rehabilitation of a five-and-a-half year old boy is presented, who had an almost complete dental loss due to caries at the age of three years. Partial and complete dentures were provided to restore function and aesthetics, to prevent psychological and speech disorders and to reduce the severity of malocclusion and loss of space in the permanent dentition. The long-term treatment planning objectives are discussed in relation to orthodontic considerations, the establishment of the permanent dentition and the expectations for future growth. This case demonstrates the requirement for interdisciplinary involvement in the treatment planning for children with extensive tooth loss.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = malocclusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/10. A combination of orthodontic, periodontal, and prosthodontic treatment in a case of advanced malocclusion.Some of the most difficult problems to resolve in daily clinical practice are those where there is interaction of various pathogenic factors, with consequent complication of the therapeutic solutions. Combined treatments based on sound diagnosis of the case and appropriate decision making to organize the therapeutic procedures in sequence are the best way of dealing with such situations. This article describes the case of a woman who was pregnant at the beginning of the treatment and had active periodontitis and angle Class II molar malocclusion because of loss of maxillary and mandibular teeth. She had had maxillofacial surgery years before with average results, had lost teeth because of caries, and was seeking a solution to her problems that would be both esthetically pleasing and functional. A system that combined odontologic decision making with phased periodontal, orthodontic, and prosthodontic treatment was adopted, leading to a stable, esthetic, and functional solution that fulfilled the patient's requirements.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 5keywords = malocclusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/10. dentin dysplasia type I: report of atypical cases in the permanent and mixed dentitions.dentin dysplasia type I is a rare hereditary disturbance of dentin formation characterized clinically by nearly normal appearing crowns and severe hypermobility of teeth. Radiographic analysis shows obliteration of all pulp chambers, short, blunted, and malformed roots, and periapical radiolucencies of noncarious teeth. This paper presents 2 cases demonstrating both classic and atypical features of type I dentin dysplasia in the mixed and permanent dentitions. The clinical, radiographic, and histopathologicfindings of this condition and treatment are described.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.028091202827664keywords = class (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/10. Utilization of third molars in the orthodontic treatment of skeletal class III subjects with severe lateral deviation: case report.AIM: This clinical report discusses the importance and use of third molars in the adult patient by presenting a case in which their use during orthodontic treatment allowed occlusal improvement. SUBJECT AND TREATMENT PLAN: The patient was a Japanese adolescent boy who had a skeletal Class III malocclusion with severe lateral deviation of the mandible, significant loss of posterior occlusal vertical dimension, due to premature loss of the maxillary and mandibular left first molars, and furthermore, both first molars had advanced carious lesions that had resulted in reduced crown heights and bilateral chewing surfaces. The mandible had shifted to the left, with a bilateral chewing pattern and a lack of posterior vertical alveolar height, which in turn had produced an abnormal occlusal plane and curve of Spee. The maxillary arch was expanded, the maxilla was moved downward and forward, and the mandible was moved slightly backward and rotated open to increase posterior vertical alveolar and crown height. The reconstruction of a functional occlusal plane was achieved by uprighting the posterior teeth to correct asymmetric posterior vertical alveolar and crown height, using a full multibracket system incorporating four third molars and closing the space from the missing first molars and extraction of the questionable first molars. RESULTS: A normal overbite and overjet and adequate posterior support and anterior guidance were established, achieving a better intercuspation of the posterior teeth. A favorable perioral environment was created, with widened tongue space to produce an adequate airway. A well-balanced lip profile and almost symmetric face were achieved using the four wisdom teeth without extraction of the four premolars. Subsequent mandibular growth, with development of posterior vertical alveolar height and temporomandibular joint adaptation, has resulted in an almost symmetric posterior vertical height and joint structure between right and left sides. These factors have contributed to the occlusal stability maintained for more than 5 years. CONCLUSION: In the growing patient, with missing and/or early advanced caries of the first molars, it may be more beneficial to plan occlusal improvement through extraction of the questionable first molar rather than premolar extraction. This method of treatment can equalize posterior vertical dimension and does not restrict tongue space. In addition, this treatment method addresses the clinician's concern about postorthopedic relapse due to tongue habits and eruption of the third molars.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.1123648113107keywords = malocclusion, class (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/10. Cri du Chat syndrome: a case report.Cri du Chat syndrome occurs as a result of a partial deletion in the short arm of chromosome 5. Among the consequent abnormalities are low birth weight, a striking catlike cry in infancy, mental retardation, epicanthal folds, hypertelorism and dental malocclusions. This paper presents a case report on the dental treatment of a 23-year-old patient who received multidisciplinary treatment, including special education and precocious stimulation for carriers of this syndrome.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = malocclusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/10. Loss of permanent mandibular lateral incisor and canine tooth buds through extraoral sinus: report of a case.Extraoral sinus tract may occur as a result of an inflammatory process associated with the necrotic pulp. Several non odontogenic disorders may also produce an extraoral sinus tract, the differential diagnosis of these clinical findings is of prime importance in providing appropriate clinical care. Presented here is a case report of 4 year old female child with extraoral sinus tract through which the tooth buds of mandibular permanent left lateral incisor and mandibular permanent left canine were lost. The extraoral sinus was due to mandibular left primary canine with class IX fracture (Ellis and Davey's classification).- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.056182405655329keywords = class (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/10. Thielemann's diagonal law of occlusion revisited.Thielemann's studies of malocclusal relationships and the frequently observed chain reactions created in distant localities led to the formulation of a philosophical approach to occlusion that is also of practical premeditative clinical relevance for the practitioner. Dr. Thielemann presumed to name it a law, and repeated clinical observations apparently support and reinforce his claim. All disciplines of dentistry inevitably encounter and need to know about this aspect of fission-reactive involvement with the common and seemingly innocuous malocclusions. By incorporating the law into the diagnostic, planning, corrective, and therapeutic stages of treatment, the clinician can readily categorize patients for needs assessments and future goals in treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = malocclusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/10. An American Board of orthodontics case report: an adult nonsurgical patient whose treatment required combined dental disciplines.This is a case report of a 27-year-old, white woman who had a Class II, Division 2 malocclusion with 100% overbite and mild skeletal mandibular retrognathia. Missing teeth were the maxillary right canine, second premolar, and second molar; the maxillary left canine and second molar; the mandibular left first premolar and second molar; the mandibular right first premolar and second molar. The maxillary first premolars were used as canines and the molars were in an Angle Class I relationship at the end of 31 months of treatment. Bonded lingual retainers were placed: a maxillary lateral incisor-to-lateral incisor, a mandibular canine-to-canine, and a maxillary Hawley retainer. Later, a fixed restoration to replace the maxillary right second premolar was completed. Included are 3-year posttreatment records.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = malocclusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/10. Preeruptive intracoronal radiolucencies: review and report of case.Intracoronal radiolucencies in unerupted teeth are an uncommon radiographic finding; but their early detection and classification allow the most appropriate management protocol to be developed. Early separation of lesions into those that are developmental and remain static and those that are reactive and aggressive is necessary for a controlled outcome. The current paper reviews possible formative mechanisms and describes a case of severe intracoronal resorption resulting in loss of the tooth.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.028091202827664keywords = class (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/10. Posterior bite collapse--revisited.Although there are different definitions of posterior bite collapse, only the classical definition of Amsterdam provides a definite diagnosis and treatment plan. This situation entails a subtle loss of the occlusal vertical dimension with resultant flaring of the maxillary incisors. Other causes for flaring, such as derangements of form and functions of lips and tongue, bruxism, habits, as well as the presence of advanced periodontal disease or malocclusions, should be ruled out before the diagnosis of posterior bite collapse can be made. The complexity of differential diagnosis is illustrated with three case reports.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.0280912028277keywords = malocclusion, class (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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