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Cemental tears: challenges in the diagnosis and management of an unusual finding associated with rapid localized periodontal and peri-radicular bone loss
Single or multiple tears can occur at any point on the root; however, the mid-third is the most frequent site reported, with the majority occurring on...
Molar–incisor hypomineralization: paediatric and orthodontic considerations
The aetiology of MIH remains relatively unclear with multiple studies unable to achieve a consensus on the cause other than that it is likely to be...
Why does patient mental health matter? Part 2: orofacial obsessions as a consequence of psychiatric conditions
A 20-year-old female patient attends your practice for a new patient examination. She reports in her medical history that she is fit and well, with no...
Temporomandibular disorders. Part 4: appliance therapy
SS are considered by many as the gold standard of appliance therapy for patients with a diagnosis of myofascial pain. In general, they are used...
Minimum intervention oral care delivery for children: developing the oral healthcare team
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland at a population level, the prevalence of dental caries in children is assessed by a national survey performed...
Are Dermal Fillers Dentistry?
Recent social media influence has set up a world of aesthetic idealism, whereby rises in demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatment to cater for the...
‘Peroxide-free’ Bleaching: Should we be Worried?
At-home bleaching can be a simple and safe procedure, which can benefit a patient aesthetically. The procedure is often straightforward, involving two...
Aesthetic dental challenges for the paediatric patient
Uncomplicated crown (enamel-dentine) fractures result in loss of enamel and dentine without exposure of the pulp.3 Dentine tubules become exposed and...
Dentinogenesis imperfecta: Development of treatment strategies over 40 years
Hereditary opalescent dentine was first used in 1936 to describe defects of dentine that were not associated with systemic disorders.3 The term...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: a Guide to Identification and Management for the General Dental Practitioner
If a clinician suspects that a patient may be suffering from BDD, it is important that a basic assessment is carried out to check if he/she is...
‘I learnt about Dentistry from that’
My orthodontic colleague asked me to see a patient ASAP. She had finished her ortho treatment and was getting married in 10 days. He had tried to...
‘I learnt about Dentistry from that’
My orthodontic colleague asked me to see a patient ASAP. She had finished her ortho treatment and was getting married in 10 days. He had tried to...
Aesthetic management of white lesions in the permanent dentition
An understanding of the aetiology of tooth discoloration is paramount for successful management as brown/yellow lesions call for different treatment...
Restoration of anterior teeth using polychromatic layering techniques
Following removal of the rubber dam, the restorations were assessed to ensure that they conformed to the pre-existing anterior occlusal guidance. A...
Practice-Based risk assessment − a practical guide for oral healthcare teams: tooth wear
This involves determining the potential origin of the underlying acids affecting patients' teeth. These can be categorized into either intrinsic acids...