Orthodontics

Spontaneous resolution of a periapical lesion during orthodontic treatment: a case report

A 46-year-old woman was referred to the Orthodontic Department of Peterborough and Stamford Hospital by her general dentist, with a complaint of prominent and spaced upper incisor teeth. Clinical...

Macrodont management

The following distinctions have been made between the various types of macrodontia:.

Treatment of ectopic first permanent molar teeth

The aetiology of ectopic molars may be considered to be multifactorial. A number of authors have described different predisposing factors. A high familial tendency has been noted.9 Local factors, such...

Impacted maxillary canines – a perennial problem

The aetiology of palatally displaced maxillary canines has been suggested as polygenic and mutifactorial. Becker et al9 suggested that the distal aspect of the lateral incisor root guides the...

Invisalign®, an innovative invisible orthodontic appliance to correct malocclusions: advantages and limitations

Kesling's positioner was a precursor to the aligner. In 1945, Kesling foresaw the future development when he stated that:.

Anterior open bite: aetiology and management

Aesthetic or functional aspects are the underlying reasons why patients seek treatment for their AOB. The inability to incise food efficiently or lisping and speech difficulties are common cause for...

Lingual orthodontics: an overview

Once bonding to enamel became established, several orthodontists, working independently in different parts of the world, experimented with the possibility of a fixed lingual appliance..

Maxillary labial fraenectomy: indications and technique

Clinical situations in which a labial fraenectomy is performed include:.