The Dental Update Archive

A medically fit and healthy 45-year-old female was seen in a specialist trauma clinic 3 weeks after a bicycle accident when she collided with a car, resulting in displacement of three of her upper...

A thorough clinical and radiographic assessment of a posterior tooth is essential prior to embarking on endodontic treatment. This is especially important when the tooth is restored with a large...

The 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...

Commonly used needles in dental practice in the UK include:4.

Dentists and doctors are each one of the 32 regulated occupations. Both professions are regulated by bodies established by UK law, the General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Medical Council...

Antigens (immunogens) are substances, usually proteins, that can be recognized by the body as foreign and can elicit an antibody response. Antigens are usually exogenous but may be endogenous...

Careful treatment planning is essential. Errors at this early stage may result in failure of the case. A clinical examination to assess for caries, periodontal disease, peri-apical disease, tooth...