Questionnaires can be used in research, quality improvement or to gather clinical data. They are tools for collecting data, rather than a specific methodology, so can be used in a diverse range of...

Reduction in alveolar bone volume has been recognized as an undesirable sequelae to tooth loss for more than four decades.1 A lack of alveolar bone is problematic as it limits the options available...

Preparation for surgery may be considered in terms of management of bone in the recipient site, space maintenance or creation and management of any pathology associated with failing teeth in the...

To achieve an optimal outcome from autotransplantation, it is essential to involve clinicians from different specialties with specific skills. The potential roles of the various team members are...

Autotransplantation is a versatile technique that can be used in many clinical situations to replace teeth that are either missing or of poor prognosis. Theoretically, any tooth can be transplanted to...

The training, qualification, registration and scope of practice for all orthodontic auxiliaries in the UK has been agreed between the General Dental Council (GDC) and the British Orthodontic Society...

The first stage in DO focuses on planning and preparation. Identifying which structure is abnormal and the likely aetiology is essential to successful management. DO is used to correct the...

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) originated as a method to repair skeletal deformities and large, non-healing, segmental bone defects resulting from injuries suffered by Russian soldiers during World War...