title: Medical disorders and orthodontics.
abstract: The orthodontic treatment of patients with medical disorders is becoming an increasing aspect of modern day practice. This article will draw attention to some of the difficulties faced when orthodontic treatment is provided and will make recommendations on how to avoid potential problems.
authors.affiliation: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: Anjli
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Donald J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Burden
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sandler
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D004194:Disease; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000150:complications