title: Dysfunction prompts comprehensive oral health assessment.
abstract: A patient presented to the clinician's office as a result of discomfort from a fractured root. A systematic risk assessment revealed a combined periodontal/endodontic lesion associated with tooth No. 2, as well as the patient's history of orthodontic treatment, periodontal disease, and extensive restorative dentistry. It was also established that the patient was dissatisfied with her smile, which affected her self-esteem. Using a 10-step management system, the clinician was able to not only address the presenting complaint but also discover and treat the patient's cosmetic concerns. This case illustrates that through proper, comprehensive assessment of oral dysfunction dentists can do more than correct biomechanical and functional problems--they can also improve a patient's quality of life.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pickel
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016556:Crown Lengthening; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019558:Occlusal Adjustment; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000150:complications; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents