Cosmetic Dentistry

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Reviewed January 2008

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Title:   Teeth - cosmetic dentistry explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An unattractive smile can affect self-confidence. 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.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Direct versus indirect veneer restorations for intrinsic dental stains
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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 used to coat the tooth, masking the underlying discoloration. Veneers may be either porcelain (two-visit ...
Date:   Nov 2003
Title:   Retention procedures for stabilising tooth position after treatment with orthodontic braces
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Retention is the phase of orthodontic treatment that attempts to keep teeth in the corrected positions after orthodontic (dental) braces. Without a phase of retention there is a tendency for the teeth to return to their initial position (relapse). To pr...
Date:   Nov 2005
Title:   Teeth - orthodontic
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Crooked or overcrowded teeth can cause a variety of difficulties, including tooth decay, gum disease and damage to jaw joints. Orthodontics is a type of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaw alignment problems using devices such as braces.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Teeth - orthodontic treatments
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dental braces are an effective way to correct problems like an overbite or protuding 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 2007
Title:   Adhesives for fixed orthodontic bands
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Orthodontic treatment involves using fixed or removable appliances (braces) on teeth to correct their position. It has been shown that the quality of treatment result obtained with fixed dental appliances is much better than with removable appliances. T...
Date:   Feb 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:   There is little evidence to support the use of surgical anchorage systems over conventional means of orthodontic anchorage reinforcement. However there is evidence from one recent trial that showed mid-palatal implants are an acceptable alternative to c...
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 brackets
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Bracket failure increases the time spent in surgery for repairs and the overall treatment time. At present orthodontics can choose between four groups of adhesives which may be set with a chemical reaction or curing light. Some adhesives may prevent ear...
Date:   Jan 2003
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
Title:   Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Open bite is characterised by a lack of vertical overlap of the upper and lower incisors. This problem has several possible causes such as mouth breathing, sucking habits, alteration of development of jaw and maxilla. It can make speech, swallowing, mas...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Teeth - gapped teeth
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2008
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:   Aug 2007
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:   Tooth decay, in the form of unsightly white spots, can occur on teeth being straightened with fixed braces if they are not cleaned properly. The review found that a daily sodium fluoride mouthrinse reduces the depth of decay that develops on a tooth dur...
Date:   May 2004
Title:   Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Sleep bruxism is characterised by several signs and symptoms. Among them abnormal tooth wear, fractured teeth, joint pain or tenderness, jaw muscle discomfort, and headaches. Treatments include odontological devices such as occlusal splints, pharmacothe...
Date:   Aug 2007
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:   Jul 2008
Title:   Cosmetic dentistry advances
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
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