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Flashcards in Adult Orthodontics Deck (6)
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What problems does lack of growth pose?

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Difficulty when correcting deep over bites since in adults molars are extruded rather than intrusion of incisors but this is more prone to relapse

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What are the problems with orthodontics in adults?

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Lack of growth
Periodontal disease 
Missing or heavily restored teeth 
Physiological 
Motivation 
Space closure 
Retention 
Anchorage
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What is the problem with periodontal disease?

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Needs to be stabilised
Cannot have ortho and active perio
Due to the reduced bone support as a result of periodontal disease the upper labial segment becomes proclined and this is exacerbated is posterior teehth are lost high causes more pressure to be placed on the labial segment

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What is the problem with extracted teeth in adults?

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Significant resorption of the alveolar bone in places where the tooth have been degraded and these sites are more difficult to move teeth into

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What is the problem with heavily restored teeth?

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It is difficult to bond the brackets to these teeth

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What are the physiological issues facing adult orthodontics?

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There is reduced tissue blood supply in adults and decreased cell turnover therefor tooth movement may be very slow and painful so need lighter initial forces