Orthodontics
Root resorption: why we all need to get informed consent
Fatemeh RoshanrayA 12-year-old female presented in May 2016, in the permanent dentition, with a Class 3 skeletal pattern due to a mild maxillary hypoplasia, and a Class 3 incisor relationship and a retained upper...
An overview of light-curing within orthodontics
Liam MonaghanThe earliest LCUs in dentistry used an ultraviolet (UV) light source to initiate the bonding reaction. One of the main drawbacks of using UV light occurs because dental composites contain...
Aligner orthodontics: a literature review
Nikhil GognaThe recent surge in popularity of clear aligners has led to widespread use in both adults and children. Evidence on what they can accurately and predictably achieve is still in its early stages. One...
Non-surgical management of a traumatic mid-palatal suture diastasis by novel use of an orthodontic appliance
Fiona JenkinsA 15-year-old male sustained facial injuries following a motorized bike accident. No head and facial helmet protection was worn during the impact. Following a primary survey, head and cervical spinal...
Early removal of supernumeraries to close a midline diastema: a case report
Laura BrooksA 6-year old female patient was referred by the Community Dental Service to Chesterfield Royal Hospital orthodontic department for assessment of two asymptomatic upper midline supernumerary teeth,...
Lost in space: Orthodontic Space Analysis. Part 2
Colin WallisAlthough there are published average sizes of teeth, to accurately measure the all-important mesio-distal tooth widths, either a ruler, dividers and a ruler, or manual/digital calipers are required...
Management of the palatally displaced maxillary canine. Part 2: exposure and orthodontic alignment
Tom FrawleyThe evidence base in this area stems from two well-conducted, multicentre randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that investigated the effectiveness of open versus closed exposures for patients with PDCs....
Craniofacial microsomia: management and outcomes. Part 2
Clara GibsonFollowing birth, it is necessary to rule out Goldenhar syndrome or other organ involvement. In the early years, the priority is maintenance of a patent airway and ensuring adequate development of...
Orthodontic patient perception during the COVID era and teleorthodontics. A review of the literature
Shima ShararaThe search strategy in this article used the following keywords: ‘Orthodontics’, ‘Tele-dentistry’, ‘Teleconsultation’, ‘Remote’, ‘patient’, ‘experience’, ‘perception’, ‘COVID-19’ ‘Virtual’ and ‘Online...
Teleorthodontics: a patient and orthodontist perspective
Claudy HeneinThe objective was to conduct a clinical service evaluation, with the primary outcome of assessing the feasibility and acceptability of conducting new patient (NP) RCs, and a secondary outcome of...
Delayed biological tooth eruption and eruptive potential: a case series
Saskia SchwabeUnerupted teeth are a common finding within any new orthodontic patient clinic, with third permanent molars being the most frequently impacted tooth in 24.4% of the population worldwide.1.
Lost in Space: Orthodontic Space Analysis. Part 1
Colin WallisA common problem in the clinical practice of orthodontics is the lack of an objective and easy-to-use method by which to quantify crowding during routine orthodontic diagnosis. In assessing crowding,...
Management of the Palatally Displaced Maxillary Canine. Part 1: Extract, Align or Avoid?
Tom FrawleyThe Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng) guidelines on PDCs broadly categorize management into five treatment options5. Unfortunately, the evidence base underpinning several of these options...
Neurodiversity and Orthodontic Treatment
Maria DillonAutism is a developmental condition that affects the way a person communicates and interacts with the world around them.9 This is accompanied by restrictive or repetitive behaviours, resistance to...
Eating Disorders and Orthodontics
Amardeep Singh DhadwalBehaviours associated with eating disorders promote suboptimal dietary habits that can cause nutritional deficiencies. Poor nutrition can influence the integrity of the oral mucosa. Intra-orally, this...