Managing Short Root Anomalies in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Utilizing Resin Wire Splints and Miniscrews for Skeletal Anchorage
10.5933/JKAPD.2024.51.1.88
- Author:
Taegyoung KIM
1
;
Namki CHOI
;
Seonmi KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2024;51(1):88-98
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Patients with pediatric cancer often undergo multiple therapies, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplantation. These treatments, while essential, can result in dental developmental issues, including hypodontia, microdontia, short roots, and delayed dental development. This report presents two cases of pediatric patients diagnosed with neuroblastoma who exhibited severe tooth mobility due to short roots as a complication of cancer treatment. Moreover, we investigated the conservative management of the patients’ conditions using resin wire splints and orthodontic miniscrews for skeletal anchorage along with long-term follow-ups to evaluate their prognosis.
