Rapid Maxillary Expansion RME, What Is It All About? Expansion of the upper arch is a common method of transverse correction, numerous expansion appliances have been described with varying protocols, force levels, techniques and duration of...
To laceback or not to laceback – that is the question Lacebacks are a hallmark of conventional clinical practice, however controversy surrounds their use, and whether they are an advantage or a disadvantage. This blog explores the use of lacebacks...
LOwer 'E's, what to do? This is a blog from Professor Martyn Cobourne. He recently posted in his Evidence Based Orthodontics Facebook group on retaining lower second primary molars and the decision-making behind retaining or removing them in the...
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...