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ZI-JIAN, LI, et al. "Orthodontic Treatment Of A Patient With Cleidocranial Dysplasia: A Case Report." Experimental & Therapeutic Medicine 12.2 (2016): 690-694. Academic Search Complete. Web. 9 Nov. 2016.
This article ties into my potential research because it is an actual scenario that I may encounter in my future career. This case study provides incite to the side of orthodontics no one thinks about. The information obtained by the writing will help me become the orthodontist I would like to be by giving me signs and symptoms of CCD, which I will can now look out for when diagnosing patients.
Cleidocranial dysplasia, also known as CCD, is a rare developmental disease. CCD affects skeletal growth, which is why it is commonly confused with dwarfism. This disease gives off symptoms of decreased vertical facial growth, modified skeletal relationship of the jaws, delayed eruption of teeth, as well as hearing loss, and upper respiratory infections. CCD is caused by a mutation in the gene identified as RUNX2.
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University admitted a 23 year old Chinese male who showed symptoms related to CCD. The patient complained of dissatisfaction of his dental and facial appearance. These symptoms lead to the patient being tested for the RUNX2 gene. This patient’s unappealing dental appearance was not only caused by CCD, but also a result of poor hygiene.
The orthodontist’s treatment plan for this patient is to surgically expose all the unerupted teeth, correction of crossbite, and to elongate the vertical dimension of the face. Due to the patient's age and severity, the orthodontist separated the treatment into stages. The patient was advised to receive an implant supported prosthesis in the lower right posterior region. After a long process, a successful alignment as well as a correction of the root direction was the end result.
ZI-JIAN, LI, et al. "Orthodontic Treatment Of A Patient With Cleidocranial Dysplasia: A Case Report." Experimental & Therapeutic Medicine 12.2 (2016): 690-694. Academic Search Complete. Web. 9 Nov. 2016.
This article ties into my potential research because it is an actual scenario that I may encounter in my future career. This case study provides incite to the side of orthodontics no one thinks about. The information obtained by the writing will help me become the orthodontist I would like to be by giving me signs and symptoms of CCD, which I will can now look out for when diagnosing patients.
Cleidocranial dysplasia, also known as CCD, is a rare developmental disease. CCD affects skeletal growth, which is why it is commonly confused with dwarfism. This disease gives off symptoms of decreased vertical facial growth, modified skeletal relationship of the jaws, delayed eruption of teeth, as well as hearing loss, and upper respiratory infections. CCD is caused by a mutation in the gene identified as RUNX2.
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University admitted a 23 year old Chinese male who showed symptoms related to CCD. The patient complained of dissatisfaction of his dental and facial appearance. These symptoms lead to the patient being tested for the RUNX2 gene. This patient’s unappealing dental appearance was not only caused by CCD, but also a result of poor hygiene.
The orthodontist’s treatment plan for this patient is to surgically expose all the unerupted teeth, correction of crossbite, and to elongate the vertical dimension of the face. Due to the patient's age and severity, the orthodontist separated the treatment into stages. The patient was advised to receive an implant supported prosthesis in the lower right posterior region. After a long process, a successful alignment as well as a correction of the root direction was the end result.
# 2
Proffit, William R., Henry W. Fields, Jr., and David M. Sarver. "Contemporary Orthodontics." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2017.
What is the importance of orthodontics at an early age? There are many debates in this day of time on rather or not braces actually have benefits other than a “perfect smile” This question can be answered by a chapter in the textbook, Contemporary Orthodontics. This Chapter is titled, “Who Needs Treatment”. While reading, I have been provided with symptoms that indicate the need of treatment and why orthodontics can be crucial as a young age. These issues consist of facial appearance, oral function, jaw movement, problems with mastication, swallowing, TM joint dysfunction, periodontal disease, tooth decay, ect. The use of orthodontics can reduce the risk of all these tremendously.
Although facial appearance is not a crucial aspect of your health, it does affect your everyday life. Job interviews is a huge example of this this in today's society. Having a pretty smile and straight teeth can make someone think differently of you then someone with noticeable dental abnormalities. Also, a number of studies in recent years have confirmed what is intuitively obvious: that severe malocclusion is likely to be a social handicap. These studies have brought the fact that judging others by appearance does happen to our attention. If this affects a child's social aspect growing up, it is very likely that if will affect their social ability as an adult.
The lack of orthodontic treatment can also lead to TM joint dysfunction. This can consist of clenching of the jaws and pain around the TM joint. Issues within the jaw can cause tremendous discomfort, which is why some dentist have suggested that even minor imperfections in the occlusion serve to trigger clenching and and grinding activities. With tedious research, doctors have can to the conclusion that orthodontics at an early age decrease the risk of many potential physical and health issues.
Proffit, William R., Henry W. Fields, Jr., and David M. Sarver. "Contemporary Orthodontics." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2017.
What is the importance of orthodontics at an early age? There are many debates in this day of time on rather or not braces actually have benefits other than a “perfect smile” This question can be answered by a chapter in the textbook, Contemporary Orthodontics. This Chapter is titled, “Who Needs Treatment”. While reading, I have been provided with symptoms that indicate the need of treatment and why orthodontics can be crucial as a young age. These issues consist of facial appearance, oral function, jaw movement, problems with mastication, swallowing, TM joint dysfunction, periodontal disease, tooth decay, ect. The use of orthodontics can reduce the risk of all these tremendously.
Although facial appearance is not a crucial aspect of your health, it does affect your everyday life. Job interviews is a huge example of this this in today's society. Having a pretty smile and straight teeth can make someone think differently of you then someone with noticeable dental abnormalities. Also, a number of studies in recent years have confirmed what is intuitively obvious: that severe malocclusion is likely to be a social handicap. These studies have brought the fact that judging others by appearance does happen to our attention. If this affects a child's social aspect growing up, it is very likely that if will affect their social ability as an adult.
The lack of orthodontic treatment can also lead to TM joint dysfunction. This can consist of clenching of the jaws and pain around the TM joint. Issues within the jaw can cause tremendous discomfort, which is why some dentist have suggested that even minor imperfections in the occlusion serve to trigger clenching and and grinding activities. With tedious research, doctors have can to the conclusion that orthodontics at an early age decrease the risk of many potential physical and health issues.
# 3
Graber, Lee W., Robert L. Vanarsdell, Jr., Katherine W. L. Vig, and Greg H. Haung. "Orthodontics." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2017.
What is this importance of orthodontics? Orthodontics is extremely necessary for some health issues, but is that the main demand for treatment today? This Book, Orthodontics, has given an insight on the factual reason most seek treatment in today’s sociality.
Modern health care is all based on quality of life. This has always somewhat been the case, but it is now head to different terms. Quality of life is now described as physical, mental, and social well-being. This has become a major factor in orthodontics today. Orthodontics can help several health abnormalities, but the main struggle for individuals in today's culture is appearance. As it is written in Orthodontics, Current Principles and Techniques, “ It is the simple fact of life that appearance, particularly facial appearance, has greater effect on how one is perceived in social interactions than performance”. Patients seek orthodontic treatment to overcome a social handicap that will affect their quality of life. This is a major factor in orthodontic treatments today because a treatment might differ between someone who wants treatment for personal reasons rather than someone who needs treatment for medical reasons.
This will help me in my future career in the orthodontic field by informing me with what patients expect. Although people are striving for an increase in a “normal” facial appearance, this does not mean that actual dental function is important. The treatment may differ between an individual who wants treatment rather than someone who needs treatment.
Graber, Lee W., Robert L. Vanarsdell, Jr., Katherine W. L. Vig, and Greg H. Haung. "Orthodontics." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2017.
What is this importance of orthodontics? Orthodontics is extremely necessary for some health issues, but is that the main demand for treatment today? This Book, Orthodontics, has given an insight on the factual reason most seek treatment in today’s sociality.
Modern health care is all based on quality of life. This has always somewhat been the case, but it is now head to different terms. Quality of life is now described as physical, mental, and social well-being. This has become a major factor in orthodontics today. Orthodontics can help several health abnormalities, but the main struggle for individuals in today's culture is appearance. As it is written in Orthodontics, Current Principles and Techniques, “ It is the simple fact of life that appearance, particularly facial appearance, has greater effect on how one is perceived in social interactions than performance”. Patients seek orthodontic treatment to overcome a social handicap that will affect their quality of life. This is a major factor in orthodontic treatments today because a treatment might differ between someone who wants treatment for personal reasons rather than someone who needs treatment for medical reasons.
This will help me in my future career in the orthodontic field by informing me with what patients expect. Although people are striving for an increase in a “normal” facial appearance, this does not mean that actual dental function is important. The treatment may differ between an individual who wants treatment rather than someone who needs treatment.