Modified orthodontic treatment goals in a patient with multiple complicating factors.
This paper reviews orthodontic care in patients who are in nontraditional categories. Specific orthodontic management of a patient who had severe hemophilia, seropositivity for anti-HIV Ab, and Hepatitis B surface antigen is reviewed. The importance of defining acceptable treatment goals in these patients is of paramount importance.
Williams
B J
BJ
Department of Dental Medicine, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98105.
D000293:Adolescent; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D006040:Goals; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications*; D006508:Hepatitis Antibodies / Q000097:blood; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care
D006508:Hepatitis Antibodies; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens