Adjunctive orthodontic therapy for prosthodontic treatment

Kook,  Yoon-Ah

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 48(12); 2010 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2010;48(12):868-879.
Published online December 31, 2010.

보철치료를 위한 치아 이동

국윤아

가톨릭대학교 임상치의학대학원, 서울성모병원 치과교정과

Adjunctive orthodontic therapy for prosthodontic treatment

Yoon-Ah Kook

Department of Orthodontics, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Graduate School of Clinical Dental Science, The Catholic University of Korea

Abstract

Adjunctive orthodontic therapy may be required to create appropriate space, to address misalignment and tooth size discrepancy for better function and esthetics. The desired interproximal alveolar contour and gingival embrasure form can be developed during treatment. Various applications of temporary anchorage devices for pre-prosthetic tooth movement allowed clinicians to achieve high efficiency, shorter treatment time, and less discomfort of patient. Biomechanical considerations for the periodontal status of the affected teeth are required to successfully control the vertical and horizontal space. Hence, the interdisciplinary approaches have an essential role in maximizing the favorable treatment outcome. In particular, pivotal Clinical decisions such as whether to open or close the space should be made by consensus of the involved dentists. This article presents the orthodontic treatment approaches for prosthodontic works including mesiodistal and vertical space regaining specially for cases of unrestored teeth over an extended period of time.

Key Words: adjunctive orthodontic therapy;space regaining;prosthodontic treatment;interdisciplinary approach;