Ovais Malik

Consultant in Orthodontics, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH, UK

Fibrous Dysplasia: Dental and Orthodontic Implications

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a progressive, benign fibro-osseous condition characterized by replacement of normal bone by fibrous tissue and irregular bony trabeculae.1,2 Although the World Health...

Orthodontic management of patients with autistic spectrum disorder

Autism is a life-long developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. It is part of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which refers to a range of...

The management of the dilacerated impacted maxillary central incisor

In order to bring an unerupted maxillary incisor into a favourable position in the arch the tooth must be uncovered and orthodontically guided into position. This is done via one of the following...