An Update in Adult Orthodontics

From Volume 34, Issue 7, September 2007 | Pages 427-438

Authors

Paul Scott

BChD, MFGDP(UK), MFDS RCS(Eng), MSc, MOrth RCS(Ed), FDS RCS(Eng),

Staff Grade Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

Articles by Paul Scott

Padhraig Fleming

BDent Sc(Hons) MFDS RCS(lre)

Specialist Registrar, Orthodontic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, UK

Articles by Padhraig Fleming

Andrew DiBiase

BDS, MSc, FDS RCS(Eng), MOrth

Consultant Orthodontist, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury

Articles by Andrew DiBiase

Abstract

The number of adults undertaking fixed orthodontic treatment has grown significantly in recent years. Improved appliance aesthetics, treatment mechanics and social acceptability are some of the contributing factors involved in this increase. This article intends to discuss adult orthodontic treatment and the difficulties involved. It will then present the innovations in treatment modality that have made orthodontics more acceptable to adults and discuss appliance advances that have adjusted the treatment possibilities for adults.

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