TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Psychiatry in orthodontics. Part 1: Typical adolescent psychiatric disorders and their relevance to orthodontic practice
JO  - American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
A1  - Neeley, Wendell W.
A1  - Kluemper, G. Thomas
A1  - Hays, Lon R.
SP  - 176
EP  - 184
VL  - 129
IS  - 2
N2  - Adolescence is a time of rapid physical and mental development. It is also a time when many diagnosable psychiatric diseases are first noticed. A prior study showed that a high rate of suicidal behavior is seen in orthodontic practices. The orthodontist is in a unique position among medical practitioners because treatment occurs over several years with frequent appointments. This article is a current review of the etiology, diagnosis, and therapy for several pertinent mental disorders that occur in adolescents, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, personality disorders, and eating disorders. All have been associated with high rates of suicidal behavior and completed suicides. With a keen eye for the development of psychiatric issues, the orthodontist is in a position to make appropriate referrals, if needed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0889-5406
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.11.009
ID  - ref1
ER  -