Orthodontic treatment of patients with medical disorders

Authors
Burden, D Mullally, B Sandler, J
Citation
D. Burden et al., Orthodontic treatment of patients with medical disorders, EUR J ORTHO, 23(4), 2001, pp. 363-372
Citations number
51
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS
ISSN journal
01415387 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
363 - 372
Database
ISI
SICI code
0141-5387(200108)23:4<363:OTOPWM>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This article will highlight some of the problems encountered when orthodont ic treatment is provided for patients who have serious medical conditions. The way in which various disease processes might influence treatment decisi ons will be described, as well as recommended methods of avoiding potential problems.