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As medical science continues to make advances that increase the quantity and
quality of life with previously untreatable diseases, dental practitioners are
seeing more and more of these patients for routine care. Thus, orthodontists
need to be aware of the possible clinical implications of these diseases. He
must have a basic working knowledge of patient's disease process and should
inform the general physician about the type of procedures
planned. Treatment plan should be modified according to impact of the
particular disease in the oral cavity. This article examines aspects of some of
the conditions that are of relevance to orthodontic practice. Medical
conditions commonly encounter in orthodontic patients include;
1- Infective Endocarditis
Orthodontic considerations
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2- Hemophilia
Hemophilia is the most common congenital bleeding disorder. Hemophilia
A is a sex-linked disorder due to a deficiency of clotting factor VIII. Other
bleeding disorders include hemophilia B or Christmas disease (factor IX
deficiency) and von Will brand's disease (defects of von Will brand's factor).
The normal concentrations of clotting factor are between 50% and 150% of
average value and the minimum level of a factor for adequate hemostasis is
25%.
Orthodontic considerations
3- Hematological Malignancies
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Orthodontic considerations
Use appliances that minimize the risk of root resorption, Use lighter forces,
terminate the treatment earlier than normal, choose the simplest method
for the treatment needs and do not treat the lower jaw. The lower jaw is at
risk of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) because of its limited blood supply.
4- Thalassemia
Thalassemia is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin synthesis. It can be can be
classified as α-thalassemia, β-thalassemia, γ-thalassemia and δ-thalassemia
indicating which blood hemoglobin chains are affected. Based on their clinical
and genetic orders they are classified into major (homozygous) and minor
(heterozygous) types. β-Thalassemia major (Cooley's anemia) is the most
severe form of congenital hemolytic anemia. The most common oral and facial
manifestation is enlargement of the maxilla, bossing of the skull and
prominent malar eminences due to the intense compensatory hyperplasia of
the maxilla. This lead to expansion of the marrow cavity and a facial
appearance known as "chipmunk" face. the overdevelopment of the maxilla
frequently result in an increased over jet and spacing of maxilla teeth and
other degree of malocclusion.
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Orthodontic consideration
Thalassemia patients are at an increased risk of viral hepatitis and AIDS due
to repeated blood transfusion and therefore screening test for the same
should be carried out at regular intervals.
5-Bronchial Asthma
Orthodontics considerations
Inhaled corticosteroids are the most widely used and most effective asthma
anti-inflammatory agents.
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Schedule these patients' appointments for late morning or later in the day,
to minimize the risk of an asthmatic attack.
Care should be used in the positioning of suction tips as they may elicit a
cough reflex.
6- Epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common serious chronic neurological condition. It is as a
chronic neurological disorder characterized by frequently recurrent
seizures. The risk of developing epilepsy is 2-5% over a lifetime. It affects
about 0.5-2% of the population. Injuries to the tongue, buccal mucosa, facial
fractures, avulsion, luxation or fractures of teeth and subluxation of the
temporomandibular joint can occur during seizures. Both the condition and
the medical management of condition can affect oral health.
Orthodontic considerations
The orthodontist should ensure the patient is receiving regular and rigorous
preventative dental care to avoid/minimize dental disease.
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7- Diabetes Mellitus
DM is one of the most common endocrine disorders. It is characterized by
persistently raised blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), resulting from
deficiencies in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Diabetes can be Type 1
(insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile onset diabetes) results from
defects in insulin secretion or Type 2 (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
or mature-onset diabetes) develops as a result of defects in insulin secretion,
insulin action or both.
Orthodontic considerations
The key to any orthodontic treatment for a patient with diabetes is good
medical control. Orthodontic treatment should not be performed in a patient
with uncontrolled diabetes.
Apply light forces and not to overload the teeth. Uncontrolled or poorly
controlled diabetic patients have an increased tendency for periodontal
breakdown and these patients should be considered in the orthodontic
treatment plan, as periodontal patients.
8- Renal Disorders
The most common renal condition to present to the orthodontist is chronic
renal failure. Chronic renal failure is a progressive and irreversible decline in
renal function. the number of functional units of the kidney or nephrons
diminishes, the glomerular filtration rate falls, while serum levels of urea
rise. Up to 90% of patients with renal insufficiency show oral signs and
symptoms in soft and hard tissues, some of them being a cause of the disease
itself and others deriving from the treatment. Initially treatment is
conservative with dietary restriction of sodium, potassium and protein. As the
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Orthodontic considerations
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9- Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is chronic, systemic, degenerative disease characterized by
decreased bone mass, a micro architectural deterioration of the bone and
consequent increase in bone fragility. Risk factors that cannot be altered
include advanced age, being female, estrogen deficiency after
menopause. Potentially modifiable risk factors include excessive alcohol
intake, vitamin D deficiency, and smoking. Drugs most commonly used in
treatment of osteoporosis are bisphosphonate (BP), estrogen, and calcitonin's.
Orthodontic considerations
After DM, thyroid disease is the most common endocrine problem. Thyroid
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diseases occur more often in women and most often in women older than 50
years of age.
Orthodontic considerations
Low bone turnover (i.e., hypothyroidism) can result more root resorption,
suggesting that in subjects where a decreased bone turnover rate is
expected, the risk of root resorption could be increased.
Liver diseases are very common and can be classified as acute (characterized
by rapid resolution and complete restitution of organ structure and function
once the underlying cause has been eliminated) or chronic (characterized by
persistent damage, with progressively impaired organ function secondary to
the increase in liver cell damage). Liver disease can result from acute or chronic
damage to the liver, usually caused by infection (hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E
viruses, infectious mononucleosis), injury, exposure to drugs or toxic
compounds, an autoimmune process, or by a genetic defect. The liver has a
broad range of functions in maintaining homeostasis and health: it synthesizes
most essential serum proteins (albumin, transporter proteins, blood
coagulation factors V, VII, IX and X, prothrombin, and fibrinogen. Liver
dysfunction alters the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, drugs,
bilirubin, and hormones.
Orthodontic considerations
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Aerosols generated by dental hand pieces could infect skin, oral mucous
membrane, eyes or respiratory passages of dental personnel. The main
orthodontic procedures to result in aerosol generation are removal of
enamel during interproximal stripping, removal of residual cement after
debonding, and prophylaxis.
HBV can survive on innate subjects for 7 days. Impressions can be one of
the links in transmitting the HBV to orthodontics. The impressions must be
disinfected by dipping them in glut aldehyde or by spraying sodium
hypochlorite and leaving it for 10 min.
Care should be taken when prescribing any medication for patients with
liver disease. Hepatic impairment can lead to failure of metabolism of some
drugs and result in toxicity. Caution should be used in prescribing
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12-Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic syndromes, occurring in
one of 800-1000 live births. ohn Langdon Down who published an accurate
description of a person with Down syndrome discovered Down syndrome in
1866, although he did not know the cause of the syndrome. He was then
termed the "father" of the syndrome.
Orthodontic considerations
Congenital heart defects are present in 40-60% of infants with Down
syndrome. Children with heart defects who are undergoing dental
procedures should be given antibiotic prophylaxis against subacute
bacterial endocarditis.
Reduced muscle tone causes less efficient chewing and natural cleansing of
the teeth. More food may remain on the teeth after eating due to this
inefficient chewing. hence oral hygiene instruction should be given in every
visit.
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13- Autism
Orthodontic consideration
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The main challenge to the orthodontic team may be the reduced ability of
autistic patients to communicate and relate to others.
The first several visits are directed towards raising the patient's confidence
and determining the maximum level of compliance that is achievable.
The spectrum of methods used for pain and anxiety control during
orthodontic treatment of the autistic child may be divided into conscious
methods (such as oral, intramuscular, inhalation with nitrous oxide and
oxygen, and intravenous sedation) and unconscious methods which include
intravenous or inhalation deep sedation and GA with endotracheal
intubation.
Jackson was the first to suggest using GA for the placement of orthodontic
bands.
14- Tuberculosis
TB is a chronic infectious disease that is worldwide in distribution. TB
continues to occur in epidemic proportions and is estimated by the World
Health Organization to infect approximately nine million people annually. TB
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primarily affects the lungs but is also capable of involving almost any site in the
body including the oral cavity. In dentistry, the incidence of exposure to an
active TB patient is quite low. Oral lesions of TB are uncommon, with most
cases appearing as a chronic painless ulcer.
Orthodontic considerations
Orthodontic considerations
HIV infection does not necessitate changes in the orthodontic treatment
plan for a child or adolescent. However, effects of HIV infection on the
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pediatric patient and the patient's family may alter the clinician's approach
to treatment.
Percutaneous injuries and blood splashes to the eyes, nose or mouth occur
frequently during orthodontic treatment. On average, dentists in Canada
report 3 percutaneous injuries and 1.5 mucous-membrane exposures per
year. The highest frequencies of percutaneous injuries were reported by
orthodontists (4.9 per year) and the highest frequencies of blood splashes
to the eyes, nose or mouth were reported by oral surgeons (1.8 per year).
The potential for allergic reactions and drug resistance increases over time
with increased usage and may increase with decreased immune function;
therefore, the judicious use of antibiotics is warranted.
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