The behavior modification of a dentally disabled child

Parents of children afflicted with a dental handicap may experience difficulty in finding a dentist to treat their child. The dentist may be expected to assume the role of family confidant, because of the family's reluctance to seek other professional help. It is important to gain the early confidence and trust of the patient by techniques known to reduce the patient's fear. The patient can now interact more freely with his peers, because of the dental treatment which he has received. His trust, selfesteem, and confidence are much improved.

A teamwork approach to correct a severe prosthodontic problem

Treatment for a patient with a severe Class II malocclusion, maxillary anterior protrusion, left maxillary posterior overeruption with resultant loss of intermaxillary space, and an undesirable plane of occlusion has been presented. Through the combined approaches of oral surgery and restorative dentistry, the patient was successfully treated without the loss of multiple posterior teeth.