Interceptive treatment: Posterior crossbiteWhy bother? In this blog we explore interceptive treatment of posterior crossbites. The reason to treat early, which method of treatment is best, and we look at the stability of the correction How common is...
Lower incisor extraction in orthodontics: Dastardly or excellence? This blog explores lower incisor extractions in orthodontics, A lower incisor extraction is an efficient solution to space management for the appropriate case. Once considered a...
Root resorption in Orthodontics Part 2: WHAT TO DO CLINICALLY In this blog we will describe one of the most common side effects of orthodontic treatment; root resorption, In part 2 of the blog we are going to look at the diagnosis, management and...
Root resorption in Orthodontics Part 1: Why and How In this blog we will describe one of the most common side effects of orthodontic treatment; root resorption, Part 1 covers the ‘why’ and ‘how’ root resorption occurs, and the relationship between...
What would kokich do? In this blog we take a look at the work from Vincent Kokich on the topic of missing lateral incisors, and formulate (in our opinion) what Vincent would do in their management. Canine Substitution When lateral incisors are...
Mind the gapspace closure part 2 In this part 2 blog we explore space closure for hypodontia, focusing on methods of camouflage of missing lateral incisors through orthodontic or restorative means Why space close for missing teeth?Space closure has...
Mind the gapspace opening part 1 In this blog we explore space opening for hypodontia, with a focus on lateral incisors, which affect 1 in 60 of the population (Polder et al., 2004) How much space is needed for an implant Vs bridge?There are two...
Can premolars be canines? Premolar substitution in orthodonticsThis second blog will focus on maxillary 1st premolar substitution as a canine Why is it done?1st premolar substitution is carried out due to two main scenarios; firstly missing lateral...
Here goes my first educational post, Recently covered a lecture on the topic of intermaxillary elastics in my podcast, and I wanted to expand on topic.
Good stuff coming soon
