The Effects of Gardner Syndrome on Orthodontic Treatment By D.H. Marx In Partial Fulfilment of BTech: Dental Technology 2004

Contents 1. Patient History 2. Condition 3. Possible Treatment Options 4. Treatment Option most Suitable 5. Treatment Option of Choice 6. Laboratory Procedures 7. References

History Orthodontic Treatment Orthodontic Treatment Gardner Syndrome Gardner Syndrome Osteomas Osteomas Neu Plasmas Neu Plasmas

History Orthodontic Treatment Orthodontic Treatment Gardner Syndrome Gardner Syndrome Osteomas Osteomas Neo Plasmas Neo Plasmas Loss of Mandibular Anterior Teeth Loss of Mandibular Anterior Teeth

History Orthodontic Treatment Orthodontic Treatment Gardner Syndrome Gardner Syndrome Osteomas Osteomas Neo Plasmas Neo Plasmas Loss of Mandibular Anterior Teeth Loss of Mandibular Anterior Teeth Loss of Maxillary Posterior Teeth Loss of Maxillary Posterior Teeth

Condition Poor Aesthetics Poor Aesthetics Malocclusion Malocclusion

Possible Treatment Options Maxilla Maxilla - Orthodontic Treatment ² - Partial Denture - Cobalt Chromium - Acrylic Mandible Mandible - Partial Denture - Cobalt Chromium - Acrylic - Single Unit Bridge - Single Unit Bridge

Treatment Option most suitable Maxilla Maxilla Partial denture Partial denture Cobalt Chromium Cobalt Chromium Mandible Mandible Single unit bridge Single unit bridge

Treatment Option of Choice Maxilla Partial Denture Partial Denture Cobalt Chromium Cobalt Chromium Mandible Partial Denture Partial Denture Acrylic Acrylic

Laboratory Procedures Maxillary Co-Cr Partial Denture Maxillary Co-Cr Partial Denture Major Connector Major Connector Rouch Clasp (1-5) Rouch Clasp (1-5) Rest (1-5) Rest (1-5) Double Akers Clasp with rests (2-5 & 2-6) Double Akers Clasp with rests (2-5 & 2-6) Saddle Areas Saddle Areas Mandibular Acrylic Partial Denture Mandibular Acrylic Partial Denture Acrylic Base Acrylic Base Ball Clasps Ball Clasps Between 3-6 & 3-7 and 4-5 & 4-6 Between 3-6 & 3-7 and 4-5 & 4-6

Thank You Dr. J. Briedenhann Mr. M. Mazema Prof. Morkel Ms. Nortje’ Mr. J. Wasserfal Ms. J. Wright

References Sowter J.B; Removable Prosthodontic Techniques; Revised Edition; University of North Carolina Press, s/gardner/ s/gardner/