Orthodontic treatment in a patient with unilateral open-bite and Becker muscular dystrophy. A 5-year follow-up
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.)
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19(6): 37-45, Nov-Dec/2014. tab, graf
Article
in English
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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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Main subject:
Tooth Movement Techniques
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Myofunctional Therapy
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Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
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Open Bite
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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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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