Orthodontics
Fixed versus removable appliances – which one to choose?
Ectopic eruption of maxillary first permanent molars occurs in around 4% of the population. Radiographic examination can reveal the first permanent...
An update on discoloured teeth and bleaching part 2: mechanism of action of bleaching agents and management of discoloured teeth
The compound directly resulting in the bleaching effect, hydrogen peroxide, is an oxidizing agent. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down in the presence of...
Tooth wear guidelines for the BSRD part 2: fixed management of tooth wear
Generalized/localized tooth wear in dentate patients with associated:.
Management of infra-occluded primary molars
The most common cause of infra-occlusion is thought to be ankylosis. Ankylosis is an anomaly which occurs due to failure of the periodontal ligament...
Minimally invasive adhesive full mouth reconstruction of a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a dental condition affecting the structure and condition of dental enamel with occasional involvement of other oral...
Patient-centred care: how close to this are we?
Understanding motivating factors and expectations is fundamental to providing high quality care. Ensuring that patients' expectations are met is a key...
A guide to the orthodontic extrusion of traumatized permanent incisors in the mixed dentition
The immediate management of intrusion injuries, as with any dental trauma, requires a comprehensive clinical and radiographic examination. Common...
Complications in managing tooth wear; exploring a potential pitfall of using the dahl approach – a case study
A 45-year-old female patient was referred to Newcastle Dental Hospital in 2009 concerned about the appearance of her teeth and complaining of tooth...
Cone beam computed tomography: an update for general dental practitioners
Under IR(ME)R 2000, justification for any medical ionising radiation exposure is required and should be documented.4 In compliance with IR(ME)R...
The iatrogenic anterior open bite; a potential side-effect of thermoplastic orthodontic retainers
The patient was a 14-year-old female, referred for a second opinion by a specialist orthodontist who had not performed the orthodontic treatment. The...
An alternative approach to replacement of an avulsed central incisor
Patient HG first attended in October 2012. Her presenting complaints were that she was missing her UR1, use of an upper partial denture, and that she...
Understanding our patient base: an introduction to data analytics in dental practice
Stepwise guidelines for analysing data in a dental practice constitute a structured approach for any practice wishing to use its data to enhance its...
Soft tissue profile around dental implants placed in the aesthetic zone — a biological update
It is well documented in the literature that soft tissues follow hard tissues. Holmes noticed the collapse of interdental papillae following the loss...
Lingual orthodontics – clinical applications and patient information
The development of lingual appliances started in 1968 at Kanagawa University, Japan, when Kinya Fujita first submitted his lingual appliance...