Eating disorders and the orthodontist: Diagnosis, considerations and referral
| Autor: | David Sawbridge, Kelly Smorthit, Rhian Fitzgerald |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Adolescent Referral Bulimia nervosa business.industry Incidence (epidemiology) Orthodontics 030206 dentistry Oral health medicine.disease Mental health 030227 psychiatry Feeding and Eating Disorders 03 medical and health sciences Eating disorders 0302 clinical medicine Anorexia nervosa (differential diagnoses) Orthodontists medicine Humans Psychiatry business Referral and Consultation |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Orthodontics. 48:313-322 |
| ISSN: | 1465-3133 1465-3125 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1465312521993491 |
| Popis: | Background:Eating disorders are relatively common mental health disorders in Western European and North American populations. The peak incidence occurs within the adolescent years, which correlates with the largest orthodontic patient population. The morbidity associated with these psychological conditions is significant, and has a direct impact upon patient well-being, orthodontic outcomes and the success of treatment. Therefore, it is of relevance to the orthodontist to be aware of potential presenting features of these conditions, when and where to seek advice, and how such disorders may impact upon orthodontic outcomes.Methods:Articles published on PUBMED and MEDLINE relevant to orthodontics and eating disorders were reviewed. Key information was extracted, and the relevant evidence for the orthodontist summarised.Results:Eating disorders may present to the orthodontist in specialist or hospital practice, either undiagnosed or as a co-morbidity. Orthodontists may benefit from an appreciation of these potential diagnoses, the orthodontic implications and to have the confidence to refer their patients to the necessary services.Limitations:There is little existing research in this area.Conclusions:These conditions have a significant impact on patient morbidity and mortality. This cohort of patients is not suitable for orthodontic treatment while their disease is active. The impact of a developing eating disorder can adversely affect orthodontic treatment. |
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