Prognosis is a disease that is associated with abnormal and overly active development of the bones of the lower jaw, which is expressed in the fact that the lower row of teeth protrudes more than the upper one. All this forms the wrong bite. Consider the main causes, symptoms and treatment methods. As well as problems that may occur due to the lack of therapeutic measures.
Jaw anomalies
The most common problems associated with the pathological development of the jaw bone system are progenia and prognathia. If progenia is a pathology of the lower jaw, which is expressed in its excessive development, then prognathy is a disease that is expressed in its underdevelopment.
Basically, all the symptoms of the disease can be seen even in infancy, and it is better to start fighting it right away, then overcoming this pathology will be most productive. After all, these diseases are among the most difficult in the treatment and restoration of the skeletal system of the face.
Causes of Progenia
Factors that contribute to incorrect tooth positioning during progeny can be either congenital or acquired.
Congenital should include:
- The transfer during pregnancy of serious illnesses or illnesses in an acute form.
- Reception during pregnancy of medicines that are unacceptable for expectant mothers.
- Genetic factor.
- Injuries to the child during passage through the birth canal.
- Congenital pathology of the palate (cleft).
- Pathology of the alveolar processes.
- The teeth were incorrectly positioned and grew from the very beginning, that is, anomalies in the location of the teeth and their growth.
Reasons for acquired pathology:
- Jaw distortion due to bad habits such as sucking fingers, tongue or upper lip. Such actions lead to a gradual deformation of the skeletal facial system.
- The child sucked nipples, bottles for a long time, although he should have stopped doing this a long time ago. Usually manifested when using soothers and bottles for more than a year and a half.
- A disease of the respiratory system, nasal congestion and, as a result, constant breathing through the mouth can also contribute to the development of pathology.
- A very late start of tooth changes.
- Probably the development of anomalies and, with love, rest on the chin in hand.
- Improper position of the skull during rest and sleep.
- The consequences of medical errors (surgery).
All these aspects can cause progeny of the lower jaw. But in order to have time to respond to the disease, you need to know its symptoms and signs.
Symptoms of Progenia
Prognosis is a disease that deforms and outlines the face. This is noticeable in the profile as a whole, since the lower lip and chin stick out steeply forward. There are two types of symptoms, one refers to the facial, the other to the internal. Consider the main symptoms and signs more closely.
Symptoms of the face
- Progression of the lower jaw is characterized by its advanced state.
- An indirect sign of jaw anomaly is its ingenious angle, which is increased with this disease.
- Dents and asymmetries of the face.
- The lower lip seems to be much larger than the upper one, pushed forward and can be slightly twisted.
- The lower part of the face seems more voluminous and tall.
- The chin often has a pointed or narrowed shape.
- Not always, but quite often there is no crease under the lower lip.
- The nasolabial folds are distinct and have indentations.
Internal pathologies and their symptoms
- The patient's speech often has a lisp defect.
- The teeth are located so that the lower extend beyond the upper teeth.
- Violation of internal symmetry.
- Teeth grow in different directions and may have different positions. That is, they form a wave-like row, and not an even line.
- Various diseases of the oral cavity, gingivitis, caries, tartar and so on.
- The presence of teeth is very large. Most often, these teeth are located on the upper jaw.
- The magnitude of the alveolar arches and dental does not correspond to what is due.
- Chewing function impairment. Moreover, this symptom manifests itself in the first place.
Differences in disease by type
Progenia has its own classification. Pathology is divided into two types, the first type is true progeny, and the second is false progeny. Consider each view separately.
True progeny
The type of this progeny belongs to the most complex pathologies in recovery. This disease is characterized by malocclusion of both the front row of teeth and the lateral parts. In the future, a gap may appear between the lower and upper rows of teeth. Of course, this is only possible with progressive growth of the lower jaw.
The problem of such a disease lies not only in aesthetics, but also in physiology. It is difficult for a person with severe progeny to eat food, chew it, and even more so bite off. This is especially true when consuming solid foods.
False progeny, or senile
This form is characteristic mostly for people of age. It is also called "senile progeny." Of course, this disease occurs not only in the elderly, but also in people of other age categories. Namely, those who at one time underwent surgical intervention, the consequence of which was improper fusion of the palate.
The disease itself manifests itself in a similar way to the previous species. The only difference is that in a false form, abnormal development extends only to the front teeth. While chewing teeth are in their normal condition.
How to cure?
Progenia treatment is a long and tedious process. In some cases, correction is almost impossible or only a slight improvement is possible. Therefore, progeny should be treated as soon as possible.
Treatment for anomalies in preschool age:
- Stimulating, massage action in relation to the alveolar process.
- If the bottom row is offset by no more than two millimeters, then you can use the occlusal pad.
- If necessary, an operation can be performed on the frenum of the tongue.
- Used plates and with correction springs, these springs are adjacent to the sky area.
- Naturally, you have to wean from bad habits that led to the current situation. That is, without eliminating the cause, it is impossible to produce adequate treatment. Therefore, if the child props his chin with his hand, then you will have to fight this. If the reason is dummies, then you also have to remove them.
- The use of specialized devices that are aimed at restoring speech abilities, chewing and swallowing functions.
- The use of diverse activators and correction plates.
For people in puberty, treatment is somewhat more complicated. And the result of this treatment largely depends on the situation and the severity of the pathology. Therefore, removable correction plates, which are usually prescribed for young children, can be used. If the situation is somewhat more complicated, then install braces.
What can we say about the treatment of an adult, here everything is much more complicated than in previous cases. After all, the skeletal system has long been strengthened and formed, and it is not so easy to “force” to take its proper position. Therefore, all the same bracket systems are used to treat adults. However, this is not all, and perhaps the use of a specialized Bruckle apparatus is also possible. Its principle of action is based on the pull of the jaws. In addition to the above correction options, there are others.
And what will happen if not treated?
You can immediately say what exactly those who refuse to fix the problem will not have. This is the teeth! After all, progenia affects not only aesthetics and the ability to eat normally, it also contributes to the development of diseases.
And especially often there are problems with loosening of teeth, their decay and, as a consequence, loss. An incorrect bite also contributes to diseases of the soft tissues, gums, as some individual teeth are overloaded. And this indicates the likelihood of a thinning of the jaw bone system. As a result, the root system of the tooth will climb out. The teeth will begin to "hang out". It is easy to guess that we are talking about periodontitis.
In addition to all of the above, you need to understand that personal oral hygiene can be a problem. As a result, plaque will be delayed, and then caries, tartar will appear.
Therefore, it is better to think carefully before refusing treatment.
Conclusion
If the pathology is not congenital, then it is relatively easy to cope with. However, with congenital abnormalities of the skeletal system, one can also fight. All this is not easy, but must be done. Better yet, conduct annual preventive examinations and monitor your habits.
Be healthy!