title: Management of the adult orthodontic patient with removable appliances: factors to consider.
abstract: Orthodontic treatment for the adult patient is different from the child. It can be either comprehensive in scope or limited in its objectives (adjunctive orthodontic treatment). Adjunctive treatment is often within the scope of the general dental practitioner and can be of considerable importance in the management of adults with periodontal disease and restorative needs. An overview of the factors that are related to the treatment of adult patients are presented. A few suggestions on better patient management are also included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Government Dental Clinic, Singapore General Hospital.
authors.forename: Y H
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Hong
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology