Orthodontics

Tooth autotransplantation part 3: surgical planning and technique

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...

Multiple unerupted teeth – an interesting challenge

The term PFE was coined by Proffit and Vig in their seminal research on the topic.4 It is a rare condition with a prevalence of 0.06%.5 Subsequent research has refuted some of their initial...

Primary failure of eruption – a review and case report

Treatment of patients with PFE can often be challenging. An interdisciplinary approach is required when considering the management of this rare condition. The various treatment options include:.

How to design and set up a clinical trial part 2: protocols and approvals

After the protocol, funding and sponsorship have been agreed, the necessary legal permissions and approvals must be sought.10.

Lingual orthodontics with customized functional appliance

An 18-year-old female patient reported to the department of orthodontics with a chief complaint of protrusive upper front teeth. No relevant medical and dental history was elicited. She was a...

Integrating lingual orthodontics into specialist practice

In 2016, the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) conducted a survey designed to gather data about adult orthodontics in the UK, which was sent to all members working in specialist practice.

Nasal considerations with the Le Fort I osteotomy

It is imperative that clinicians develop the clinical acumen to evaluate nasal morphology as part of a wider assessment of facial aesthetics..

Tooth autotransplantation 2: the interdisciplinary approach with emphasis on the orthodontic aspects

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...

Methods of applying traction to unerupted maxillary incisors and safety considerations

A male patient who was undergoing treatment for an unerupted maxillary central incisor attended the Orthodontic Department at the Eastman Dental Hospital reporting that the stainless steel hook...

How to design and set up a clinical trial part 1: the research question

This first article has described the steps involved in designing and setting up a clinical trial from establishing the research question(s) to searching the literature. A forthcoming second article...

The European board of orthodontists: a challenge at any stage

I am currently a second year post-CCST in Chesterfield and Sheffield. I started considering applying for provisional membership following some gentle encouragement from one of my supervising...

Tooth Autotransplantation Part 1: uses, indications and factors affecting success

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...