Paul Dowsing

Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics, Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Emergencies in orthodontics part 2: management of removable appliances, functional appliances and other adjuncts to orthodontic treatment

The widespread use of single-arch removable appliances is now on the decrease, but there are still a significant number of practitioners who prescribe them in specific circumstances. General problems...

Emergencies in orthodontics part 1: management of general orthodontic problems as well as common problems with fixed appliances

As with all patients who attend for an emergency appointment, it is important to carry out a brief history of the specific problem, noting any relevant medical conditions, before carrying out a...