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Orthodontic treatment in a patient with unilateral open-bite and Becker muscular dystrophy. A 5-year follow-up
Aristizabal, Juan Fernando; Smit, Rosana Martínez.
  • Aristizabal, Juan Fernando; Universidad del Valle. CO
  • Smit, Rosana Martínez; Universidad del Valle. CO
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 19(6): 37-45, Nov-Dec/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-732428
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Becker muscular dystrophy is an X-chromosomal linked anomaly characterized by progressive muscle wear and weakness. This case report shows the orthodontic treatment of a Becker muscular dystrophy patient with unilateral open bite.

METHODS:

To correct patient's malocclusion, general anesthesia and orthognathic surgery were not considered as an option. Conventional orthodontic treatment with intermaxillary elastics and muscular functional therapy were employed instead.

RESULTS:

After 36 months, open bite was corrected. The case remains stable after a 5-year post-treatment retention period. .
RESUMO

INTRODUÇÃO:

a distrofia muscular de Becker é uma anomalia ligada ao cromossomo X, caracterizada por desgaste muscular progressivo e fraqueza. Este relato de caso mostra o tratamento ortodôntico de um paciente com distrofia muscular de Becker e mordida aberta unilateral.

MÉTODOS:

na correção de sua má oclusão, anestesia geral e cirurgia ortognática não foram consideradas como uma opção. Tratamento ortodôntico convencional com elásticos intermaxilares e terapia miofuncional foram empregados.

RESULTADOS:

após 36 meses, a mordida aberta foi corregida. O processo manteve-se estável após um período de cinco anos de retenção de pós-tratamento. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tooth Movement Techniques / Myofunctional Therapy / Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / Open Bite Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad del Valle/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tooth Movement Techniques / Myofunctional Therapy / Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / Open Bite Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad del Valle/CO