A patient aged 35 years consulted us for extensive dental care. His main concerns included the unsightly appearance of his teeth and difficulties with speaking, biting and swallowing food.
Dental examination and X-ray diagnosis
Following a detailed dental examination and X-ray diagnosis, a number of significant problems were identified:
- Bony malocclusion:
- Underdevelopment of the jaw and forebite.
- Dental problems:
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- Advanced caries in many teeth in the mouth.
- Carious tooth roots, many teeth crumbled and fractured.
The proposed treatment process
1. Removal of the roots of teeth affected by caries.
2. Treatment of dental caries.
3. root canal re-treatment of teeth and reinforcement with root-canal inlays.
4. The use of temporary tooth restorations and composite crowns during orthodontic treatment.
5. fitting of fixed appliances on all teeth in the mouth.
6 To carry out orthodontic treatment, including the Le Fort I orthognathic procedure, to improve the occlusion.
7. Post-operative stabilisation and final cosmetic corrections in orthodontic tooth alignment.
8. inserting dental implants in the areas of missing teeth, performing a sinus lift in the jaw and restoring bone tissue.
9. Removal of fixed appliances after 1 year and 10 months of orthodontic/orthognathic treatment.
10. Final prosthetic treatment, including porcelain crowns on Zircon glass, according to central registration in the temporomandibular joints.
FAQ:
What did the comprehensive dental consultation described in the case study consist of?
The comprehensive dental consultation included a detailed dental examination, diagnostic X-rays and planning extensive treatment for a patient with speech, biting and swallowing difficulties.
What were the patient's main health problems?
The patient's main problems include an unsightly appearance of the teeth, difficulties in speaking, biting and swallowing, bony malocclusion (underdevelopment of the jaw and forebite), advanced caries, chipped and broken teeth and decayed tooth roots.
What tests were performed during the consultation?
During the consultation, a detailed dental examination and X-ray diagnostics were performed.
What stages of treatment have been proposed to the patient?
The proposed treatment steps included: root removal of decayed teeth, caries treatment, root canal re-treatment, reinforcement of teeth with root-canal posts, use of temporary restorations and composite crowns, placement of fixed braces, orthodontic and orthognathic treatment (Le Fort I), post-operative stabilisation, cosmetic corrections, insertion of implants, sinus lift and bone restoration, removal of braces after 1 year and 10 months and final prosthetic treatment with porcelain crowns on Zircon glass.
How long did the orthodontic/orthognathic treatment last?
Orthodontic/orthognathic treatment lasted 1 year and 10 months.
What surgical procedures were performed during treatment?
During the course of treatment, the Le Fort I orthognathic procedure was performed, dental implants were inserted, a sinus lift was performed in the jaw and bone tissue was replenished.
What prosthetic solutions were used for the patient?
The final prosthetic treatment consisted of porcelain crowns on Zircon glass, made according to the central registration in the temporomandibular joints.
What were the main goals of the patient's treatment?
The main goals of the treatment were to improve the aesthetics of the teeth, the function of speech, biting and swallowing, and to restore proper occlusion and oral health.
Were braces used during treatment?
Yes, fixed braces were fitted to all the teeth in the mouth.
What diagnostic technologies were used?
X-ray diagnostics and a detailed dental examination were used.
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