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Esthetic treatment of an avulsed maxillary central incisor: report of case

Article Abstract:

An integrated program of dental care can be achieved by a multidisciplinary approach that combines orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. A case of an ll-year-old girl illustrates this multidisciplinary approach in providing effective dental care. The girl complained of a discolored upper, left, front tooth (left maxillary central incisor). Previously this tooth had been injured and replanted. The girl had malocclusion, or improper closure, of the upper and lower teeth and mild crowding of the upper teeth. There were also fractures of the upper front teeth, and the left front tooth had not erupted fully. This patient was treated in two phases, orthodontically and, then, restoratively. The goals of treatment were: stop thumb-sucking, correct malocclusion (cross-bite and open bite), and restore esthetic appearance to the upper front teeth. The patient was counseled about thumb-sucking and a removable thumb-sucking apparatus was applied to the upper teeth. The patient received active orthodontic treatment for two years, including use of a bow headgear traction device outside the mouth, fixed appliances with elastic bands, and retainers. The restoration phase for the two central upper incisors involved the use of porcelain veneers that were bonded to the affected teeth. These procedures resulted in restored dental function and a more esthetic appearance. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Care and treatment, Case studies, Malocclusion, Pedodontics, Pediatric dentistry

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Dental abnormalities and bone lesions associated with familial adenomatous polyposis: report of cases

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Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), also known as Gardner's syndrome, is a condition characterized by the development of many polyps (small tumorlike growths) in the colon (large bowel). It also results in tumors of the upper and lower jawbones, as well as tumors on certain bones of the head. FAP is transmitted as a single dominant gene, and is associated with cancer if the polyps are not removed in time. Dental abnormalities are also common, and are described in 24 FAP patients; the case histories of three patients are also provided. Overall, 79 percent of this group had osteomas (bone tumors), and 75 percent had dental abnormalities, such as missing or extra teeth, malformed teeth, or abnormal tooth root development. These abnormalities and bone lesions may result from abnormal development. Therefore, it is possible that early diagnosis of FAP could be facilitated by correct identification of the oral pathology, which is apparent when the patient is young. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

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Predictors of variation in mandibular incisor enamel thickness

Article Abstract:

The methods to estimate enamel thickness of mandibular incisors during interproximal reduction are presented.

United States, Analysis, Observations, Enamel, Dental, Dental enamel, Thickness measurement

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