The Dental Update Archive

The exact aetiology of palatal maxillary canine ectopia is unknown, although four distinct groupings of causation have been described:2.

In aiming to achieve efficient aesthetic results, a clinical problem which is often difficult to solve may have to be faced, namely the ‘dark halo’, which may accompany Classes III and IV composite...

The diagnostic criteria for BDD are outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Diseases, version 4.0.1 The criteria are:.

The aetiology of the migration of teeth is often multifactorial, but the main aetiological factor has to be diagnosed before a treatment plan can be initiated. Medical conditions such as hiatus...

Occlusal schemes are likely to vary between an implant and natural tooth due to the lack of periodontal ligament. The ‘functional ankylosis’ term was coined to accurately describe the relationship of...

The conformative approach to the restorative rehabilitation of a dentition would involve the provision of restorations to any of the affected teeth at the ‘pre-existing occlusal scheme, without...

Data reported in the 1998 Adult Dental Health Survey1 show increasing levels of attachment loss with age (Figure 2). In the 65+ age group, 85% of subjects exhibited attachment loss (ALOSS) of ≥4 mm,...

Following placement and restoration of any implant-supported prosthesis, patients should be enrolled on a supportive maintenance programme of regular reviews. The aim of this programme is to prevent...

A 26-year-old woman was referred to the University Hospital Wales (UHW) from her general dental practitioner (GDP) with the principal complaint of sore and swollen gums and, in addition, difficulty in...