Integrated Clinical Orthodontics by Davidovitch Ze & #39;ev Krishnan Vinod & Ze'ev Davidovitch

Author:Davidovitch, Ze & #39;ev, Krishnan, Vinod & Ze'ev Davidovitch
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-11-09T16:00:00+00:00

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Acute and Chronic Infections Affecting the Oral Cavity: Orthodontic Implications

Vinod Krishnan, Gunnar Dahlén, Ze’ev Davidovitch

Summary

Infectious diseases occur worldwide, posing multilevel challenges to orthodontists everywhere. Each new patient must be examined thoroughly to uncover the possible presence of infections that could be potentially dangerous for others. Recognition of pathological conditions in a patient’s orofacial region before or during treatment requires a precise diagnostic technique to eliminate all potential health risks to other patients and staff in the orthodontic clinic. In those cases where patients have such infections, it is advisable to promptly interact with pertinent medical specialists to obtain confirmation of the disease identity, its treatment, and any bearing of the disease and medications on the orthodontic treatment plan and projected outcome. Both infectious diseases and the medications taken for their treatment may affect the tissue remodeling response to orthodontic forces. This chapter discusses the features of infectious diseases, both acute and chronic, that may profoundly affect the diagnosis, course, and outcome of orthodontic treatment. These infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and some may be potentially lethal. The goal of this chapter is to stress the importance of identifying these diseases during the diagnostic phase of orthodontic therapy and of seeking advice from medical specialists to prevent the spread of the diseases and achieving optimal orthodontic outcomes.

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