Interceptive Orthodontics:Current Evidence-Based Best Practice

This article examines the key areas relating to interceptive orthodontics, ie crossbites, anterior and posterior; eruption problems and impaction (including incisors and canines); poor quality first permanent molars; infra-occluded primary molar teeth; non-nutritive sucking habits (digit and pacifier sucking) leading to anterior openbite, posterior crossbite and increased overjet; centreline shifts related to unilateral loss of primary teeth; and increased overjet and associated risk of trauma. It aims to provide information and recommendations. Clinical Relevance: The GDP requires evidence to support the clinical management of common problems presenting in the mixed dentition. </jats:p

The thumb-sucking deterrent and orthodontic retainer appliance

This case report illustrates a simple and effective removable thumb-sucking deterrent appliance used to treat an 18-year-old female. The thumb-sucking deterrent appliance described is easy to fabricate, requires little adjustment chairside and could easily be used in general dental practice in motivated patients. </jats:p

The PDQ transmigratory mandibular canine – a lucky escape!

This case report demonstrates the amount of movement that can occur with an impacted transmigratory permanent mandibular canine in a relatively short space of time. The treatment of the case is detailed along with a discussion of the potential sequelae of such impacted teeth. </jats:p

Ectopic geographic tongue--a case report

This report describes a case of ‘ectopic’ geographic tongue where lesions, clinically and histologically similar to those normally confined to the tongue, presented on the floor of the mouth and cheek mucosa. The patient, a type II diabetic, had a history of thrombocytopaenia and, more recently, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. </jats:p