The Effects of Gardner Syndrome on Orthodontic Treatment

The Effects of Gardner Syndrome on Orthodontic Treatment By D. H. Marx In Partial Fulfilment of BTech: Dental Technology 2004

Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Patient History Condition Possible Treatment Options Treatment Option most Suitable Treatment Option of Choice Laboratory Procedures References

History n n Orthodontic Treatment Gardner Syndrome Osteomas Neu Plasmas

History n n n Orthodontic Treatment Gardner Syndrome Osteomas Neo Plasmas Loss of Mandibular Anterior Teeth

History n n n Orthodontic Treatment Gardner Syndrome Osteomas Neo Plasmas Loss of Mandibular Anterior Teeth Loss of Maxillary Posterior Teeth

Condition n n Poor Aesthetics Malocclusion

Possible Treatment Options Maxilla n - Orthodontic Treatment ² - n Partial Denture Cobalt Chromium Acrylic Mandible - - Partial Denture Cobalt Chromium Acrylic Single Unit Bridge

Treatment Option most suitable n Maxilla n Partial denture n n Cobalt Chromium Mandible n Single unit bridge

Treatment Option of Choice Maxilla n Partial Denture n Cobalt Chromium Mandible n Partial Denture n Acrylic

Laboratory Procedures n Maxillary Co-Cr Partial Denture n n n Major Connector Rouch Clasp (1 -5) Rest (1 -5) Double Akers Clasp with rests (2 -5 & 2 -6) Saddle Areas Mandibular Acrylic Partial Denture n n Acrylic Base Ball Clasps n Between 3 -6 & 3 -7 and 4 -5 & 4 -6

Thank You Dr. J. Briedenhann Mr. M. Mazema Prof. Morkel Ms. Nortje’ Mr. J. Wasserfal Ms. J. Wright

References Sowter J. B; Removable Prosthodontic Techniques; Revised Edition; University of North Carolina Press, 1986 http: //www. dental. mu. edu/oralpath/lesions/gardner/ http: //www. worlddent. com http: //www. emedcine. com