正畸国外同意书.pdf

INFORMED CONSENT FOR THE ORTHODONTIC PATIENT Orthodontics plays an important role in improving overall oral health, and in achieving balance and harmony between the teeth and face for a beautiful, healthy smile. An attractive smile enhances oneʼs self esteem. Properly aligned teeth are easier to brush, and thereby may decrease the tendency to decay, or to develop diseases of the gum and supporting bone. Generally, excellent orthodontic results can be achieved with informed and cooperative patients. Orthodontic treatment is a team, effort. Your chances of obtaining optimum results will increase if you follow the advice and recommendations of your orthodontists. Orthodontic treatment, like treatment of any part of the body, has some inherent risks and limitations. You should consider the commonly known complications summarized below before deciding to undergo treatment. Be sure your orthodontist answers all of your questions to your satisfaction before you consent to orthodontic treatment. This form is for your benefit, so please read it carefully before signing it. All forms of medical and dental treatment, including orthodontics, have some risks and limitations. Fortunately, in orthodontics complications are infrequent and when they do occur they are usually of minor consequence. Nevertheless, they should be considered when making the decision to undergo orthodontic treatment. The major risks involved in orthodontic treatment may include: Root Resorption - In a very few cases the ends of the roots of teeth are shortened during the treatment. In the event of subsequent gum disease this root-end resorption could reduce the longevity of affected teeth. Under healthy circumstances, the shortened roots are of no disadvantage. Return of the original problem - Many problems tend to return by a