Orthodontic treatment for a patient who developed acute myeloid leukemia

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2008 Nov;134(5):684-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2006.10.024.

Abstract

Management of orthodontic treatment requires specific attention when patients develop medical problems that affect their general health or require treatments that might not be compatible with orthodontic care. This article describes the interface of orthodontic and medical care in a patient who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia midway through her orthodontic treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anodontia / complications
  • Anodontia / therapy
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill / methods*
  • Dentition, Permanent
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Gingival Hyperplasia / etiology
  • Gingival Hyperplasia / therapy
  • Humans
  • Incisor / abnormalities
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / complications*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / immunology
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / therapy
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / complications
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Maxilla
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology
  • Mouth Diseases / immunology
  • Neutropenia / complications
  • Neutropenia / immunology
  • Orthodontic Appliances / adverse effects*
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / methods