Orthodontics and dentistry for the hemophilic patient

Medically compromised patients in orthodontic practice: Review of evidence and recommendations

INTRODUCTION

Due to advances in the field of medicine, early diagnosis and high-quality medical management has become available for medically compromised patients. This increases their life expectancy and improves their quality of life. Therefore, orthodontic treatment can be provided to these patients whose medical conditions are well controlled.

OBJECTIVE

This article will discuss some medical conditions that might be seen by orthodontists. Also, recommendations and modifications of the orthodontic treatment plan will be discussed thoroughly.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A computerized electronic search of the literature was conducted in Google Scholar and PubMed and was limited to publications in English.

RESULTS

Orthodontic management was studied in cases of Infective endocarditis (IE), Thrombocytopenia, Hemophilia, Sickle cell anemia, Thalassemia, Diabetes mellitus (DM), Thyroid Disorders, Asthma, DiGeorge Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, Organ transplantation, Orthodontic management, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), Seizure disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Mood disorders, Schizophrenia and Eating disorders.

Periodontal status and IOTN interventions among young hemophiliacs

Fifty-two young individuals suffering from severe haemophilia A and B volunteered to be compared with school- and college-going students for oral health status description and subsequent management. A total of 244 students (84.42% boys and 15.58% girls) with the age group of 13-23 years were divided into two groups, A and B (controls). The purpose of this study was to increase awareness about evidence-based dental practices by oral examinations followed by comparisons of periodontal health and prevalence of malocclusions among medically compromised students and healthy controls. Results described the oral health in severe haemophilic population to be compromised with combined simplified health index score of 0.50 and Decayed/Modified/Filled Teeth (DMFT) index score of 2.07 when compared with 0.42 and 0.95, respectively, among group B. Although prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among group A were higher, yet it was not confirmed as a reason for degraded dental and periodontal status. However, spontaneous and/or toothbrush (trauma)-induced gingival bleeding episodes among group A could be explained as factors discouraging oral hygiene maintenance, particularly self-administered measures. Four haemophiliacs presented with symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (TMPDS). Evidence-based oral medicine and clinical practices need to be encouraged and applied to enhance the quality of life among haemophiliacs, particularly in developing world. Dental treatment needs of haemophilic population appear to be greater and maybe incorporated in routine dental practices, at institutional and individual levels.

Orthodontics and the population with special needs

During the past 30 years, more than three quarters of individuals with mental retardation/developmental disabilities have been deinstitutionalized and now reside in our communities, relying on community physicians and dentists (even orthodontists) for needed services. A presentation is made to increase orthodontic practitioner awareness of the magnitude and dimension of the increasing numbers of youngsters and adults with special needs who now reside in their communities and require their services, and to provide some insight and response for the query, "Why orthodontics?"

The combined local/systemic use of antifibrinolytics in hemophiliacs undergoing dental extractions

A total of 185 permanent teeth were extracted in 43 hemophiliacs. The patient material is divided into 3 groups with respect to antifibrinolytic therapy. Patients in group 1 were given antifibrinolytics systemically. In group 2, antifibrinolytics were applied locally, and in group 3 they were used both locally and systemically. The results of the treatment were evaluated using the number of units per kilogram of F VIII administered per patient and the Coagulum Index (CoI). It is shown that local use of antifibrinolytics can reduce the amount of F VIII required for the control of bleeding, but regarding the high values of the CoI, the therapeutic effects are unsatisfactory. Approximately 20 U/kg of F VIII per patient, given in single infusion prior to intervention, were required in group 1 as well as in group 3. However, with respect to the CoI, a statistically significant difference is found between groups 3 and 1. On this basis, it is concluded that antifibrinolytics, used both locally and systemically, appear to show distinct advantages in the treatment of hemophiliacs undergoing dental extractions and also receiving F VIII therapy.