1. if a person had an orthodontic treatment, would one could understand it, after the treathment? if Yes, what are the implications or traces to say so? Another question is, by looking an individual's cephalometric radiograph or bitewing , panoramic etc. Can one understand this?
2. Are those materials (archwire, ligature, springs etc.) used for orthodontic treatment leave behind a trace or any deformation on tooth enamel?
3. can we understand this macroscopicly? And, after the orthodontic treatment, does it occur a shift in size and morphology of teeth that has been to this treatment?
Thank you...
Hi my friend:
In my limited experience I can tell you that on occasion you can see traces of an orthodontic treatment ....
such as enamel abrasion, gingival hypertrophy, opening trabecular bone (rx),..
discoloration, among others. I'm not saying that occur all.
Clinically believe that only an orthodontist can notice these traces, but with the help of macroscopic images can be studied in forensic context.
Regards.
Hai,
Some of my friends had undergone fixed orthodontic treatment and i had observed that traces of composite material, gingival hypertrophy, discoloration and decalcification of molaras.(ocassionally)
You can Always detect traces of brackets and this is the reason why I am not fond of fixed orthodontic treatments and I turn to Crozat or other mobile devices whenever I can. If you consider that most of these treatments are for esthetic purposes, the game is not worth the candle.
well that's not a thing which can be recognized in every patient. If the composite used for bracket bonding is completely removed nothing can be seen on the teeth. Also the patient's oral hygiene during orthodontic therapy is very important . If the patient doesn't have a good oral hygiene, enamel defects are visible on teeth after debonding.
I dont think by looking at the cephalogram, panoramic radiograph, it would be possible to identify whether orthodontic treatment has been performed. Unless the patient received extractions or surgery. Best way is to take proper history for the patients.
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