Farnaz Parvizi
Senior Registrar (FTTA) in Orthodontics, Child Dental Health, Bristol Dental Hospital
Digital workflows part 1: applications of digital technology in orthodontics
Chris KeatingIt is possible to capture accurate representations of the teeth and occlusion, create digital 3D models, and improve the patient experience by replacing traditional alginate impressions with...
Digital workflows part 2: applications of digital technology in orthognathic surgical planning – a case series
Chris KeatingThe following two clinical cases have undergone joint orthodontic/orthognathic treatment by means of a 3D-VSP workflow..
Multidisciplinary care – how should we manage the complex orthodontic-paediatric dentistry case? part 2
Farnaz ParviziDental infra-occlusion has been defined as when teeth are below the occlusal plane. Infra-occlusion is usually associated with primary molars.1 It is also frequently associated with ankylosis, which...
Multidisciplinary care – how should we manage the complex orthodontic/paediatric dentistry case? part 1
Farnaz ParviziChildren can present in the developing dentition with one or more first permanent molars of poor prognosis caused by a variety of aetiological factors, including molar-incisor hypomineralization...
Diagnosis and treatment of missing upper lateral incisors part 2
Farnaz ParviziFollowing the removal of the orthodontic appliances, the occlusion should be retained. The choice of retention should be made based on the treatment plan and as to whether the incisor space was opened...
Diagnosis and treatment of missing upper lateral incisors part 1
Farnaz ParviziThe patient's, or parents', concern will often relate to the dental aesthetics, for example spacing, rotations and centreline deviation (Figures 1 and 2). They may comment on the canines which are...
Orthodontics and root resorption part 2
Farnaz ParviziStudies using scanning electron microscopy have revealed that root resorption is not only dependent upon time taken and force used, but also the type of tooth movement to which the teeth are...