The aetiology of MIH remains relatively unclear with multiple studies unable to achieve a consensus on the cause other than that it is likely to be...

Corrective surgical procedures are aimed at repairing root surfaces, modifying the anatomy of a root, or resecting either infected or damaged roots (±...

Hypodontia refers to the developmental absence of any teeth excluding third molars. The overall prevalence in the general population has been reported...

Clinical challenges that need to be addressed when managing patients with hypodontia include:.

Common features of hypodontia include:3.

First, any patient commencing fixed orthodontic appliance treatment must have an up-to-date assessment with their dentist, with excellent oral hygiene...

At-home bleaching can be a simple and safe procedure, which can benefit a patient aesthetically. The procedure is often straightforward, involving two...

Uncomplicated crown (enamel-dentine) fractures result in loss of enamel and dentine without exposure of the pulp.3 Dentine tubules become exposed and...

One shibboleth is that tooth surface loss is always multifactorial. That is true sometimes – but not often – and certainly not always. For instance,...

CPP–ACP is readily soluble in saliva and attaches itself to dental plaque and tooth surfaces.2,3 When subjected to a drop in pH, the attached CPP–ACP...

Forensic odontology (FO) is a dental specialism that has been used for hundreds of years, and dates back to 66AD.1 It involves a liaison between...

Hereditary opalescent dentine was first used in 1936 to describe defects of dentine that were not associated with systemic disorders.3 The term...

Without patient consent, no clinical images should be taken. The Institute of Medical Illustrator's code of practice (1986) advises that informed...

The exact aetiology of DE remains unclear and it might be an isolated anomaly. However, it is thought to arise from an aberrant folding of the inner...

This technique tip describes the use of Icon (DMG, Hamburg, Germany) for the treatment of white spot lesions on the buccal surface of anterior teeth...