Orthodontics
Managing the consequences of periodontal diseases/treatment: gingival recession
Gingival recession has a complex and multifactorial aetiology. If left to progress, its sequelae can include dentine hypersensitivity, tooth abrasion,...
Orthodontic retention: a clinical guide for the GDP
These changes are normal physiological changes but might be confused with relapse by a patient who has received earlier orthodontic treatment.12,13...
The use of direct resin composite restorations in the management of localized anterior tooth wear: A clinical update part 1
A thorough history and examination, including appropriate investigations, should be carried out before considering treatment. Emphasis should be on...
Orthodontic adhesives for fixed appliances: A review of available systems
Review of the literature was carried out using the following search methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials...
Orthodontic management of patients with autistic spectrum disorder
Autism is a life-long developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. It is part of the autism spectrum...
Taurodontism part 2: biomechanics, differential diagnosis, clinical implications and management
Recent research studied the biomechanics of taurodonts on digital models of Neanderthal specimen ‘Le Moustier 1’. This study was conducted to help...
Letters to the editor
I read with interest the article entitled ‘Green Dentistry in 2018?’ by Trevor Burke, published in your September 2018 issue. It was great to see...
The orthodontic/endodontic interface part 4
More patients are undergoing orthodontic treatment and mild external root resorption is a common finding.1, 2 This is usually not clinically...
Principles of orthognathic management of dentofacial discrepancies
As orthognathic surgery is largely an elective process, it is imperative to determine the patients' presenting concerns, their motivation towards...
The Dangers of Social Media and Young Dental Patients' Body Image
Over the past couple of years, ‘fourth-screen’ technology (meaning a small portable video screen such as on a mobile phone) has changed the way young...
The Orthodontic/Periodontal Interface Part 3
The sequence of disease management includes three fundamental stages:.
How Orthodontic Therapists have Changed the Provision of Orthodontic Treatment
The composition of the UK workforce delivering orthodontic treatment has changed greatly over the past decade since the introduction of OTs.3 This...
Speech and the dental interface
The aetiology of speech disorders is complex and multifactorial, however, it is well documented that the development of speech and speech disorders...
Orthodontic/restorative interface part 2
A large number of factors will influence the treatment planning process and final treatment decision. These include patient factors, dental factors,...
The aesthetic prosthodontic management of periodontally involved teeth
Gingival recession has been defined as a clinical condition in which the marginal periodontal tissues are located apical to the cemento-enamel...