Progeny is a disease that is associated withabnormal and overly active development of the bones of the mandible, this 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 methods of treatment. As well as problems that may occur due to the lack of therapeutic measures.
Abnormalities of the jaw
The most common problems thatassociated with the pathological development of the skeletal system of the jaw, are progeny and prognathia. If progeny is a pathology of the lower jaw, which is expressed in its excessive development, then prognathia is a disease that is expressed in its underdevelopment.
Basically all the symptoms of the disease can be seenin the period of infancy, and it is better to start with this fight right away, then overcoming this pathology will be the most productive. After all, these diseases are among the most difficult in the treatment and restoration of the skeletal system of the face.
The causes of progeny
Factors that contribute to improper teeth setting during progeny can be both congenital and acquired.
To congenital should be attributed:
- Transfer of severe or acute illness during pregnancy.
- Reception during the period of pregnancy drugs that are unacceptable for expectant mothers.
- Genetic factor.
- Injuries to the child during the passage through the birth tubes.
- Congenital pathology of the sky (cleft).
- Pathology of alveolar processes.
- The teeth were incorrectly positioned and grew from the very beginning, that is, anomalies of the location of the teeth and their growth.
Causes of 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 bone 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 pacifiers and bottles for more than a year and a half.
- Disease of the respiratory system, nasal congestion and, as a result, constant breathing through the mouth can also contribute to the development of pathology.
- Very late start of a tooth change.
- Probably the development of anomalies and, with love, lean your chin on your hand.
- Incorrect position of the skull during rest and sleep.
- The consequences of medical errors (surgery).
All these aspects can cause progenem of the lower jaw. But in order to have time to react to the disease, you need to know its symptoms and signs.
Progeny symptoms
Progeny is a disease that deforms andoutlines of the face. This is noticeable along the profile as a whole, since the lower lip and chin are sticking sharply 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.
Facial symptomatology
- Progeny of the lower jaw is characterized by its advanced condition.
- The indirect sign of the anomalies of the jaws is its brilliant angle, which is increased with this disease.
- Dents and face asymmetries.
- The lower lip seems to be much larger than the upper lip, pushed forward and sometimes turned out a bit.
- The lower part of the face appears more voluminous and high.
- 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 well defined and have recesses.
Internal pathologies and their symptoms
- The speech of the patient is often a defect lisping.
- The teeth are positioned so that the lower ones extend beyond the upper teeth.
- Violation of internal symmetry.
- Teeth grow in different directions and may have a different position. That is, they form a wavy row, not a flat line.
- Diseases of the oral cavity, gingivitis, caries, tartar and so on are various.
- The presence of very large teeth. Most often such teeth are located on the upper jaw.
- The size of the alveolar arches and dental does not correspond to the proper.
- Impaired chewing function. Moreover, this symptom manifests itself in the first place.
Disease differences by type
Progeny 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 form of this progeny refers to the most difficultpathologies in recovery. This disease is characterized by a violation of the bite of both the front row of teeth and the side parts. In the future, there may be a gap between the lower and upper rows of teeth. Of course, this is only possible with the progressive growth of the lower jaw.
The problem of this disease is not onlyin aesthetics, but also in physiology. In severe progeny, it is difficult for a person to eat food, chew on it, let alone bite off. This is especially reflected in the consumption of solid products.
False progeny, or senile
This form is typical mostly for people inage It is also called "senile progeny". Of course, this disease is found not only in the elderly, but also in people of other age categories. Namely, those who once underwent surgery, the consequence of which was the wrong accretion of the sky.
The disease itself manifests itself in a similar way.previous view. The only difference is that in the false form the anomalous development extends only to the front teeth. Then, as the chewing teeth are in their normal state.
How to cure?
Progenia treatment is a long andtedious process. In some cases, the correction is almost impossible or only a minor improvement is possible. Therefore, progenem should begin to be treated as soon as possible.
Treatment of anomalies in preschool age:
- Stimulating, massage actions in relation to the alveolar process.
- If the bottom row is offset by no more than two millimeters, then an occlusal overlay can be used.
- If necessary, the operation can be performed on the frenulum of the tongue.
- Plates are used with correction springs, these springs are adjacent to the sky area.
- Naturally, it is necessary to wean from bad habits,which led to the current situation. That is, without removing the cause, it is impossible to produce adequate treatment. Therefore, if the child props his chin with his hand, then he will have to fight this. If the reason is dummy, then you also have to remove them.
- The use of specialized devices that are aimed at restoring speech abilities, chewing and swallowing function.
- The use of a variety of activators and correction plates.
Для лиц, находящихся в пубертатном периоде, 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 to 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, hereeverything 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" it to accept its proper position. Therefore, for the treatment of adults using all the same bracket system. However, this is not all limited, perhaps also the use of a specialized apparatus of Brückl. Its principle of operation is based on 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 will not be thosewho refuses to fix the problem. This is teeth! After all, progeny affects not only aesthetics and the ability to eat normally, it also contributes to the development of diseases.
And especially often there are problems withloosening of teeth, their decay and, as a result, loss. Abnormal bite contributes to diseases of the soft tissues, gums, as some individual teeth are experiencing excessive stress. And this suggests the likelihood of thinning of the jaw bone system. As a result, the root system of the tooth will climb out. Teeth will begin to "hang out." It is not difficult to guess that we are talking about periodontitis.
In addition to the above, you need to understand that personal oral hygiene can be a problem. As a result, plaque will be deposited, and then caries and tartar will appear.
Therefore, it is better to think carefully before refusing treatment.
Conclusion
If the pathology is not inborn, then with itcoping is relatively easy. However, with congenital anomalies of the skeletal system, it is also possible to fight. All this is not easy, but must be done. Better yet, conduct annual routine checkups and monitor your habits.
Be healthy!
