Michael Dawson

Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics

Diagnosis and treatment of missing upper lateral incisors part 2

Following the removal of the orthodontic appliances, the occlusion should be retained. The choice of retention should be made based on the treatment plan and as to whether the incisor space was opened...

Diagnosis and treatment of missing upper lateral incisors part 1

The patient's, or parents', concern will often relate to the dental aesthetics, for example spacing, rotations and centreline deviation (Figures 1 and 2). They may comment on the canines which are...