Factors such as risk of trauma and psychosocial impact should be considered important for early intervention to correct an increased overjet. Patients...

This patient presented aged 9.5 years with a Class I incisor relationship, slightly spaced upper and lower arches and MIH affecting all four FPMs...

As discussed by Johnston et al in a 2015 British Dental Journal article, the risk of orthodontic relapse due to the age-related changes in the...

The temporomandibular joint is an atypical synovial joint that permits a hinging movement and a gliding motion of the surfaces.3 The left and right...

Common features of hypodontia include:3.

A fit and healthy 11-year-old female patient was referred to the paediatric dentistry department regarding a labially displaced maxillary right...

Headaches: these may be severe and disproportionate to the size of the tumour, affecting around 60% of patients.1.

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

Calcification of the permanent maxillary canine begins at approximately 4–5 months of age between the roots of the first primary molar. As the primary...

The relative risk of radiation is higher for children since the cells are more susceptible to the stochastic effects of radiation. In addition, the...

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...

CLP is reported to occur in 1 in 600–700 live births in the UK,1 with cleft lip (CL) comprising 23.5%, cleft palate (CP) 44.9% and CLP 31.6% of these...