Orthodontic Treatment of Special Needs Patients
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Orthodontic Treatment of Special Needs Patients
Date
April 23, 2017
A smile contributes to social success! Like their healthy peers, people with medical, physical and psychological special needs seek orthodontic treatment to improve appearance, oral health, function and/or self esteem. This lecture distills 30 years of clinical experiences, successes, and disappointments into a practical orthodontic approach toward potential child and adolescent patients with special health care needs.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe types of special health care needs.
- Outline a stepwise approach to orthodontics for patients with special needs.
- Identify strategies to use in the orthodontic office to promote patient coping and cooperation.
