Orthodontics
A case of five mandibular incisors
Madhumitha NatarajanA 14-year-old female patient complained of anteriorly placed front teeth. On clinical examination, she had a mesoprosopic facial form, a convex profile with incompetent lips and an incisal show of 4...
A predictable alternative to a smile in six months?
Elizabeth KalantzisIncognito™ is a lingual appliance system developed by Wiechmann using CAD/CAM technology.2 It has all the advantages of traditional lingual appliance systems, such as optimal aesthetics,...
The limitations of short-term orthodontics and why we still need specialists – a review of the current literature
Sana LuqmaniAn online survey conducted on behalf of the British Orthodontic Society in 2010 revealed that 45% of adults in the UK were unhappy with the appearance of their teeth; 20% would have considered...
The role of the GDP in assessment and management of the early orthodontic referral
Andrew MC FlettThe maxillary central incisor usually erupts at around 7½ years of age. It is the second permanent adult tooth to present in the maxilla, after the 1st permanent molar, which erupts 12–18 months...
The management of the dilacerated impacted maxillary central incisor
Naomi PradoIn 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...
A case series: the orthodontic management of central incisors with horizontal root fractures
Louise C KneafseyThere are different types of fracture healing dependent upon the stage of root formation, patient's age, tooth mobility and location of the root fracture.5,6 The apical fragment remains vital in the...
Extra-oral appliances in orthodontic treatment
Mohammed AlmuzianIn this article, the contemporary uses and effectiveness of extra-oral traction appliances are discussed..
The ethics of interproximal reduction
Joseph H NoarA common IPR protocol will be described briefly below in a stepwise fashion..
Idiopathic radiographic apical root resorption in wind instrument players
Imran ShafiAn 18-year-old girl was referred to the Orthodontic Department of the Glasgow Dental Hospital and School by her orthodontic specialist practitioner as a result of a recent yellow discoloration of the...
Class II division 1: an evidence-based review of management and treatment timing in the growing patient
Sophy K BarberA number of benefits have been associated with orthodontic treatment including a reduction in the susceptibility to caries, periodontal disease and temporomandibular joint dysfunction, whilst also...
An unusual allergic response to orthodontic treatment
Inderjit ShargillThe orthodontic treatment plan was to correct her malocclusion with a combination of an upper removable appliance initially, using headgear for anchorage reinforcement. With good compliance...
Emergencies in orthodontics part 2: management of removable appliances, functional appliances and other adjuncts to orthodontic treatment
Paul DowsingThe 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
Paul DowsingAs 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...
Case report: transpalatal arch resulting in soft tissue damage of the tongue 3 years post-orthodontic treatment
Joe NoarA transpalatal arch is a fixed orthodontic appliance used to reinforce posterior anchorage during orthodontic treatment. It consists of bands cemented to the upper first permanent molars and 1.0 mm...
Vacuum-formed retainers: an overview
Maurice J MeadeSeveral studies have compared the effectiveness of VFRs with other retainer types.6,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,25,26,28,31,33,34,37,38,39,47 Prospective randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered...