Forced eruption of an impacted lower canine in a 48-year-old man
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Fixed orthodontic appliances may force the eruption of impacted canine teeth in adults. A 48-year-old man lost his lower right baby canine tooth after which the crown of the corresponding permanent tooth broke through the gumline. The patient agreed to orthodontics to force the tooth upward into position. The orthodontist banded the lower front teeth and bonded an orthodontic button onto the protruding tip of the unerupted tooth. The elastic wires that connected the orthodontic brackets and button were replaced monthly. After nine months, the button was removed and a bracket was placed on the erupting tooth. An archwire linked the bracket to the orthodontic attachments on the other teeth and helped push the tooth upward. Twenty-three months later, the orthodontist removed the bands and brackets and fitted the patient with a retainer. The supporting tissues around the erupted canine were healthy and the bone height was normal. The lower teeth had maintained their position at the two-month follow-up.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1995
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell origin: oral manifestations and dental treatment planning
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Dental patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may require some special consideration when their dentists make treatment plans but can typically tolerate aggressive treatment. Overall disease characteristics, dental treatment considerations, and highlights of dental interventions in four patients with CLL are presented. Two patients were diagnosed with CLL as the result of dental examinations and were treated aggressively and effectively. Another patient with a 12-year history of CLL responded favorably to aggressive treatment. One patient died after an oral infection spread rapidly through her body.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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Treatment options for impacted teeth
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The treatment options for impacted teeth include observation, intervention, relocation, and extraction. The benefits and detractions of each option are discussed. Before deciding on a treatment, dentists should take complete X-rays of the mouth and analyze the potential impact of the treatment on other teeth as well as the mouth in general. All options should be discussed with the patient.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2000
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