Orthodontic Limitations in Adults: A Review
Published: February 1, 2022 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2022/50504.15932
Subi Singh
, Mona Prabhakar
, Jasmine Nindra
, MS Sidhu
, Shikha Ahlawat
1. Postgraduate Student, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SGT University, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
2. Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SGT University, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
3. Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SGT University, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
4. Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SGT University, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
5. Postgraduate, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SGT University, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
Correspondence
Subi Singh,
Shree Guru Govind Singh Tricentenery Univeristy (SGT University), Chandu Budhera, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
E-mail: drsubisingh@gmail.com
The scope of orthodontics has broadened in the current era. It is no longer limited to the treatment of children and adolescents but includes the treatment of adults that are non growing thereby extending the age limit. The number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has considerably increased over the past few years as people have become aesthetically conscious and aware of treatment modalities available through channels like internet and social media. While treating adult patients, a multidisciplinary approach should be adopted, taking into consideration several factors like systemic diseases and psychological factors so as to formulate a holistic treatment plan. Orthodontists face challenges in treating older adult patients whose growth is already completed. There are various elements that differentiate adult orthodontic treatment from that of children or adolescents. Therefore, this article highlights the constraints or challenges faced by an orthodontist in treating adult patients.
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