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B H Tayer

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PubMed1992

The asymmetric extraction decision.

Orthodontic study models, intraoral photographs, radiographs and diagnostic set-up casts of four completed adult cases are presented to show the possibilities of atypical treatment planning to correct specific and unusual malocclusions. The cases presented required asymmetric dental extractions in order to achieve the desired treatment results. Three diagnostic procedures were used to assist in making the final treatment decisions; a Bolton tooth size analysis, a space available/space needed assessment, and a pretreatment diagnostic set-up. The completed treatment results closely approximate the original diagnostic predictions, and completely satisfied each patient's chief concern. Most orthodontic practices now treat increasing numbers of non-growing (adult) patients. Traditional extraction considerations must be modified to satisfy the treatment needs of this demanding patient population.

Adult↗
PubMed1981

A survey of adults' attitudes toward orthodontic therapy.

This study was designed to discover the nature of concerns that adult patients have toward their orthodontic therapy. I had observed, after many years of treating this age group, that concerns brought to my office by prospective and active patients were similar. All patients, however, felt that their attitudes and feelings were unique. Initially, the investigation was carried out in the presence of a psychologist during evening meetings. This was then followed by giving questionnaires to thirty-five patients. The first questionnaire was distributed to patients who had decided to undergo therapy but had not yet started. The second was given to that same group of patients upon completion, or imminent completion, of their treatment. Thirty-three patients returned both questionnaires. The principal conclusion was that negative concerns and fears that the patients had about their course of treatment were soon dissipated. Perseverance toward the treatment goal was an overriding characteristic of every patient, and satisfaction with the end result was uniformly favorable. These patients would encourage all others to undergo treatment if it was required.

Adolescent↗