Orthodontic approach in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta

Abstract

This review aims to investigate treatment strategies for patients diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). The article is based on a literature search on websites and scientific journals such as PubMed, the European Journal of Orthodontics, and the American Journal of Orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment has a positive impact on the oral cavity and adjacent structures. Patients with OI can undergo orthodontic treatment since these types of medications do not affect the incidence of osteonecrosis in children and adolescents. Orthognathic treatments in patients with OI who take bisphosphonates are longer, more intricate, and involve slower healing periods compared to treatments in healthy individuals. Indeed, treatment must be tailored based on the patient’s age. Orthodontic treatments are necessary in patients with mixed dentition to facilitate the eruption of slower-developing teeth, such as canines, premolars, and second molars. For adult patients, it is essential to collaborate with the orthopedic doctor and develop comprehensive orthodontic, surgical, and prosthetic treatment plan.