title: Treatment of patients with asymmetries using asymmetric mechanics.
abstract: The orthodontic correction of dental asymmetries is often considered a difficult and challenging process, primarily because of misdiagnosis and poorly planned treatment mechanics. A careful differential diagnosis together with a thorough treatment plan can ensure successful treatment outcomes in the management of these malocclusions. In this article, key elements of differential diagnosis and treatment planning are reviewed. Different treatment strategies, including an analysis of the side effects associated with the use of these appliance systems, are described. This approach will help the clinician to best adapt treatment mechanics to a given malocclusion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, University of Maryland-Dental School, Baltimore 21201, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shroff
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Siegel
mesh_terms: D003724:Dental Arch / Q000473:pathology; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008963:Molar / Q000503:physiopathology; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques