Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry

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Updated March 2009

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Title:   Teeth - problems with teeth
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Eat a variety of healthy foods, and brush your teeth properly. Then you should have healthy, strong teeth. Germs in our mouth grow on the teeth every day. This is called dental plaque (say den-tal plark).
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Teeth - cosmetic dentistry explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cosmetic dentistry improves the look of discoloured, chipped, gapped or crooked teeth. In some cases, referrals to specialists in orthodontics or implant dentistry may be needed. Silver fillings may be replaced with tooth-coloured fillings, while bleaching can improve the appearance of teeth. Dentists can also use micro-abrasion, bonding, veneers, crowns and dental implants.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Teeth - gapped teeth
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gapped front teeth in the upper jaw close by themselves in many cases. Fraenula are strings of tissue found underneath the tongue, inside the cheeks near the back molars, and under the top lip. The top lip fraenum can cause gapped teeth if it attaches too low on the gum. Whether or not an abnormal fraenum should be surgically removed is controversial.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Teeth - orthodontic
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Orthodontics is a type of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaw alignment problems using devices such as braces. Crooked or overcrowded teeth can cause a variety of difficulties, including tooth decay, gum disease and damage to jaw joints. Orthodontists use a range of corrective devices, such as braces and plates, to encourage the teeth to align properly.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Occlusal overload occurs when excessive force damages the supporting structure of a tooth. Approximately 15% of the world's adult population have advanced gum disease which causes the supporting structure of teeth to be compromised. When occlusal overlo...
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Teeth - orthodontic treatments
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dental braces are an effective way to correct problems like an overbite or protruding ('buck') teeth. Orthodontic treatment is suitable for people of all ages and generally involves the use of fixed braces and a retainer plate. How long you need to wear them depends on the problem and your age.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is insufficient evidence to either support or refute the use of occlusal splints for treating patients with tooth grinding or clenching during sleep (sleep bruxism).Sleep bruxism is characterised by several signs and symptoms. Among them abnormal ...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Interspace/interdental brushes for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Patients with fixed orthodontic braces need to make extra efforts to keep their teeth clean. It has been recommended by dentists and hygienists that special interdental or interspace brushes are required to maintain clean teeth. These special brushes an...
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Reinforcement of anchorage during orthodontic brace treatment with implants or other surgical methods
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Anchorage is the resistance to unwanted tooth movement during orthodontic treatment. Control of anchorage is important in treatment planning and often dictates treatment objectives. It has been suggested that more effective anchorage reinforcement may b...
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth in children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Prominent upper front teeth are an important and potentially harmful type of orthodontic problem. This condition develops when the child's permanent teeth erupt and children are often referred to an orthodontist for treatment with dental braces to reduc...
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Adhesives for fixed orthodontic bands
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is insufficient evidence to determine the most effective adhesive for attaching orthodontic bands to molar teeth in patients with full arch fixed orthodontic appliances.Orthodontic treatment involves using fixed or removable appliances (braces) on...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Interventions were able to correct anterior open bite but this was based on data from two studies that have problems in their quality.Open bite is characterised by a lack of vertical overlap of the upper and lower incisors. This problem has several poss...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Retention procedures for stabilising tooth position after treatment with orthodontic braces
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is not enough evidence about the effects of different types of retainers to keep teeth in position after the use of orthodontic braces.Retention is the phase of orthodontic treatment that attempts to keep teeth in the corrected positions after ort...
Date:   Nov 2005
Title:   Fluorides for the prevention of white spots on teeth during fixed brace treatment
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is some evidence that a daily fluoride mouthrinse or a fluoride-containing cement will reduce tooth decay if used during treatment with fixed braces.Tooth decay, in the form of unsightly white spots, can occur on teeth being straightened with fixe...
Date:   May 2004
Title:   Direct versus indirect veneer restorations for intrinsic dental stains
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   No strong evidence about the effects of different veneer restorations for stained and discoloured teeth.An option for improving the appearance of stained or discoloured teeth is veneer restoration. If the teeth are sound, a thin layer of veneer can be u...
Date:   Nov 2003
Title:   Adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   It is useful for a clinician to know the best adhesive for fixing orthodontic brackets, so they do not fail during treatment.Bracket failure increases the time spent in surgery for repairs and the overall treatment time. At present orthodontics can choo...
Date:   Jan 2003
Title:   Cosmetic dentistry advances - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Advances in dental materials have led to tooth shaded resins which are painted on and bond to your tooth. Your dentist can now repair chipped or damaged teeth with minimal drilling.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Orthodontic treatment for posterior crossbites
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Early treatment of posterior crossbites appears to prevent them from being passed on to the adult dentition. However, this is only based on data from two small studies.'Posterior crossbite' occurs when the top back teeth bite inside the bottom back teet...
Date:   Nov 2000
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