Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

List of Contributors

xiii

 

Preface

xvii

Chapter 1

The Increased Stature of Orthodontics   Ze'ev Davidovitch, Vinod Krishnan

1

 

Introduction

1

 

The broadening scope of orthodontics

4

 

The orthodontic patient as a human being

4

 

The patient's biological status - does it influence orthodontic treatment?

5

 

Conclusions

9

 

References

14

Chapter 2

Effective Data Management and Communication for the Contemporary Orthodontist   Ameet V Revankar

15

 

Introduction

15

 

The role of information technology in the orthodontic practice

16

 

Computer-aided diagnosis and treatment planning to enhance communication

17

 

Other arenas of communication

22

 

Electronic data management

28

 

Virtual patient record for integration of specialties

32

 

Conclusion

34

 

References

35

Chapter 3

Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Collaborating with Medical and Other Dental Specialists   Om P Kharbanda, Neeraj Wadhawan

37

 

Introduction

37

 

The other side of the story

38

 

Orthodontic diagnosis from a broad perspective

38

 

The first interaction with the patient

38

 

The importance of the medical history in the orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning

39

 

Identifying local dental abnormalities before attempting orthodontic treatment

50

 

Evaluation of the occlusion and the temporomandibular joint

60

 

Radiographic examination of the jaws

62

 

Conclusions

62

 

References

65

Chapter 4

Psychosocial Factors in Motivation, Treatment, Compliance, and Satisfaction with Orthodontic Care   Donald B Giddon, Nina K Anderson

69

 

Introduction

69

 

Motivation for orthodontic care

69

 

Psychosocial variables influencing compliance

77

 

Conclusion

80

 

References

80

Chapter 5

Nutrition in Orthodontic Practice   Lauren Schindler, Carole A Palmer

83

 

Introduction: the role of the orthodontist in nutrition

83

 

What is an adequate diet?

84

 

Nutrition and the orthodontic patient

86

 

Effective nutrition management of the orthodontic patient

89

 

Conclusions

94

 

References

94

Chapter 6

Anomalies in Growth and Development: The Importance of Consultation with a Pediatrician   Adriana Da Silveira

96

 

Introduction

96

 

Pervasive sucking habits and tongue thrusting

97

 

Growth-related problems

98

 

Trauma-related issues

100

 

Conclusions

106

 

References

107

Chapter 7

The Benefits of Obtaining the Opinion of a Clinical Geneticist Regarding Orthodontic Patients   James K Hartsfield Jr

109

 

Introduction

109

 

Interaction with the clinical geneticist

109

 

Evolution of the clinical (medical) geneticist specialist

110

 

When to refer?

111

 

Radiographic signs

112

 

History of premature tooth exfoliation

115

 

Conditions in which premature tooth exfoliation may occur occasionally

116

 

Supernumerary teeth and hypodontia (oligodontia)

118

 

Syndromic hypodontia

120

 

Supernumerary teeth or hypodontia (oligodontia) and cancer

120

 

Failure of dental eruption

121

 

Soft and hard tissue asymmetry

122

 

Maxillary hypoplasia

123

 

Functional (neuromuscular) asymmetry

124

 

Mandibular retrognathism

124

 

Connective tissue dysplasia

125

 

Cleft lip and cleft palate

127

 

Conclusion

128

 

References

128

Chapter 8

Multidisciplinary Team Management of Congenital Orofacial Deformities   Sherry Peter, Maria J Kuriakose

132

 

Introduction

132

 

Otofacial malformations

133

 

Craniosynostoses

143

 

Achondroplasia/FGFR3 mutations

148

 

Holoprosencephalic disorders

149

 

Conclusion

150

 

References

150

Chapter 9

Cleft Lip and Palate: Role of the Orthodontist in the Interdisciplinary Management   Anne Marie Kuijpers-Jagtman

153

 

Introduction

153

 

Interdisciplinary team care

154

 

Members of the cleft lip and palate team and their task

154

 

Orthodontic management

156

 

Conclusions

165

 

References

165

Chapter 10

What can Orthodontists Learn from Orthopaedists Engaged in Basic Research?   Carlalberta Verna, Birte Melsen

168

 

A common language

168

 

Bone adaptation to mechanical deformation and orthodontic tooth movement

175

 

Bone reaction to skeletal anchorage

177

 

Conclusions

179

 

References

180

Chapter 11

When Should an Orthodontist Seek the Advice of an Endocrinologist?   Nadine G Haddad, Linda A DiMeglio

182

 

Introduction

182

 

Growth hormone deficiency

182

 

Growth hormone excess

184

 

Thyroid disease

184

 

Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome

185

 

Hypophosphatasia

186

 

Rachitic disorders

187

 

Osteopetrosis

188

 

Fibrous dysplasia

190

 

Diabetes

191

 

Adrenal disorders

192

 

Turner syndrome

192

 

Conclusions

193

 

References

193

Chapter 12

The Benefits of Consulting with an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist Before and During Orthodontic Treatment   Joseph G Ghafari, Anthony T Macari

195

 

Introduction

195

 

The anatomical connection: the mouth in its relation with the nose, throat, and ear

195

 

Areas of interaction

197

 

Conclusion

211

 

Acknowledgments

211

 

References

211

Chapter 13

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Orthodontic Strategies to Establish and Maintain a Patent Airway   Mimi Yow, Eric Lye Kok Weng

214

 

Introduction

214

 

The spectrum of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing

215

 

Decoding OSA

215

 

Respiration: effect of anatomy and sleep

217

 

OSA in children

218

 

OSA in adults

221

 

Conclusions

230

 

Acknowledgments

234

 

References

236

Chapter 14

Acute and Chronic-Infections Affecting the Oral Cavity: Orthodontic Implications   Vinod Krishnan, Gunnar Dahlén, Ze'ev Davidovitch

240

 

Introduction

240

 

Bacterial infections

241

 

Chronic infections with oral manifestations

248

 

Viral infections

250

 

Fungal infections

256

 

Parasitic infections

260

 

The oral cavity as a source for focal infections

261

 

Conclusions

262

 

References

263

Chapter 15

Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry: Two Specialties, One Goal   Elliott M Moskowitz, George J Cisneros, Mark S Hochberg

267

 

Introduction

267

 

Coordinating orthodontic and pediatric dental appointments in a group or solo practitioner setting

268

 

Identifying orthodontic and pediatric dental problems earlier than later

270

 

Restoring form and function - revisiting the unilateral posterior crossbite with a functional mandibular shift

272

 

Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors - who does what, when, and how?

275

 

Retention considerations and beyond

279

 

Enamel demineralization during orthodontic treatment — who takes responsibility for prevention?

280

 

Conclusions

282

 

References

282

Chapter 16

Dental Caries, Tooth Fracture and Exposed Dental Pulp: The Role of Endodontics in Orthodontic Treatment Planning and Mechanotherapy   Neslihan Arhun, Ayca Arman-Ozcirpici, Mete Ungor, Omur Polat Ozsoy

283

 

Introduction

283

 

Pretreatment evaluation and early orthodontic treatment

284

 

Interactive collaboration during orthodontic treatment

286

 

Emergency orthodontic treatment in trauma cases

292

 

Immediate post-orthodontic period, and the long-term retention requirements for avoiding relapse

305

 

Conclusion

307

 

References

307

Chapter 17

Pre-Prosthetic Orthodontic Tooth Movement: Interdisciplinary Concepts for Optimizing Prosthodontic Care   Julie Holloway, Meade C Van Putten Jr, Sarandeep Huja

313

 

Introduction

313

Case 1

Orthodontic intrusion

314

Case 2

Use of dental implants for anchorage and orthodontic tooth extrusion for implant site development

314

Case 3

Minor tooth movement to gain canine guidance for full mouth rehabilitation

320

 

Orthodontic techniques in maxillofacial prosthodontics

322

Case 4

Restoration after a maxillectomy for osteomyelitis

324

Case 5

Prosthetic restoration of maxillectomy due to adenoid cystic carcinoma

327

 

Conclusions

330

 

Acknowledgments

330

 

References

330

Chapter 18

Orthodontic Treatment in Patients Requiring Orthognathic Surgical Procedures   David R Musich

332

 

The importance of the sequence/checklist

332

 

Team preparation - Steps 1 and II

335

 

Diagnosis and patient care - Steps ITT-X

338

 

Presurgical - Steps XI and XII

351

 

Postsurgical - Steps XIII-XVI

357

 

Feedback - Steps XVII-XVIII

362

 

Conclusions

362

 

References

364

Chapter 19

The Role of Biomedical Engineers in the Design and Manufacture of Customized Orthodontic Appliances   William A Brantley, Theodore Eliades

366

 

Introduction

366

 

Past research activities

366

 

Current research activities and potential future applications

373

 

Conclusions

377

 

References

377

Chapter 20

Tissue Engineering in Orthodontics Therapy   Nina Kaukua, Kaj Fried, Jeremy J Mao

380

 

Introduction

380

 

Tissue engineering principles

381

 

Impact of tissue engineering on orthodontics

384

 

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics as clinical motivation for tissue engineering

388

 

Conclusions

389

 

Acknowledgments

389

 

References

389

Chapter 21

Corticotomy and Stem Cell Therapy for Orthodontists and Periodontists: Rationale, Hypotheses, and Protocol   Neal C Murphy, Nabil F Bissada, Ze'ev Davidovitch, Simone Kucska

392

 

Introduction

392

 

Twentieth-century 'OldThink'

393

 

Orthodontic 'NewThink': the age of the stem cell

400

 

Conclusions

418

 

Acknowledgment

419

 

References

419

Chapter 22

The Application of Lasers in Orthodontics   Neal D Kravitz

422

 

Definition and laser physics

422

 

Historical perspective

423

 

Laser versus scalpel

423

 

Diode versus solid-state lasers

424

 

Choosing a proper anesthetic

425

 

Laser machine set-up

427

 

Procedures and surgical technique

429

 

Laser safety

440

 

Postsurgical management

442

 

Conclusion

442

 

References

443

Chapter 23

Implant Orthodontics: An Interactive Approach to Skeletal Anchorage   Hyo-Sang Park

444

 

Introduction

444

 

Interactive approaches

445

 

Holding the molar vertical position

445

 

Intrusion of molars

446

 

Molar uprighting

453

 

Forced eruption

461

 

Surgical placement of micro-implants

463

 

Conclusion

467

 

References

468

Chapter 24

Temporomandibular Dysfunction: Controversies and Orthodontics   Donald J Rinchuse, Sanjivan Kandasamy

470

 

Temporomandibular disorders - the evolution of controversy

470

 

Orthodontics and TMD

472

 

Centric relation controversy

474

 

Functional occlusion and TMD

477

 

Asymptomatic internal derangements - need for treatment?

477

 

Controversies regarding TMD treatments

479

 

Contemporary multidisciplinary, evidence-based treatment options

480

 

Conclusion

480

 

References

481

Chapter 25

Orthodontic Treatment for the Special Needs Child   Stella Chaushu, Joseph Shapira, Adrian Becker

485

 

Introduction

485

 

Therapeutic access

485

 

Patient management

486

 

Drawing up a tentative treatment plan

487

 

Relapse and retention

489

 

Case descriptions

490

 

Conclusion

497

 

References

498

 

Index

501