Guidelines for reporting on CBCT scans.

The aim of a radiographic report is to provide an accurate interpretation of images to facilitate the diagnostic process, and when indicated prompt the appropriate management for the patient. It is part of the patient's clinical records. This paper describes the imaging chain involved in the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) workflow from referring to reporting on a CBCT scan.

Case report: long term lingual arch - preventable iatrogenic damage.

Lingual arches are fixed space maintainers utilised for the preservation of leeway space in cases of mild mandibular crowding. They are normally bonded using glass-ionomer cement applied to the internal surface of molar bands. As with any fixed appliance/retainer, if molar bands are not sufficiently monitored they have the potential to pose a significant threat to an individual's dental health.

Spontaneous complete resolution of a radiolucent shadow associated with an impacted mandibular third molar.

Impacted third molars are commonly associated with areas of radiolucency, and treatment can damage the adjacent structures, specifically the inferior alveolar nerve. We report a rare and interesting case of a large radiolucent area associated with an impacted mandibular wisdom tooth that resolved over 7 years with no intervention. We postulate that the unexpected movement of the tooth over this time caused spontaneous resolution of the cystic space, a natural decompression, which highlights the option of monitoring.

Facial aesthetics: is botulinum toxin treatment effective and safe? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials.

Background: The use of botulinum toxin type A (BTA) in facial aesthetics for the treatment of wrinkles has recently become more popular as an alternative to surgical techniques. However, its true efficacy and potential adverse effects are still unclear.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to review the efficacy of BTA in facial aesthetics.

Evidence not strong enough to advocate powered toothbrushes over manual for orthodontic patients.

Data Sources: Studies were sourced using Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Library, Institute for Scientific Information proceedings, Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, UMI Proquest, Trials Central (www.trialscentral.org) and the metaregister of controlled trials (www.

Smile aesthetics.

The aim of this article is to outline some of the factors practitioners should take into consideration when planning optimal smile aesthetics. The components of the smile that will be discussed include the smile are, incisor/gingival display, smile width, gingival aesthetics, tooth proportionality/symmetry, contacts/connectors/embrasures and the dental midlines.

Smile aesthetics.

Unlabelled: The aim of this article is to outline some of the factors practitioners should take into consideration when planning optimal smile aesthetics. The components of the smile that will be discussed include the smile arc, incisor/gingival display, smile width, gingival aesthetics, tooth proportionality/symmetry, contacts/connectors/embrasures and the dental midlines.

Clinical Relevance: A systematic evaluation of the components of the smile when planning treatment will help to improve smile aesthetics and produce greater patient and dentist satisfaction.

An investigation of the dentition of parents of children with cleft lip and palate.

Objective: The aim of this investigation was to identify whether any dental features in parents of children with cleft lip and palate can be useful as predictors of clefting.

Methods: The dentition of 28 pairs of parents of children with complete unilateral (17) and bilateral (11) cleft lip and palate and 21 pairs of parents of noncleft children were evaluated. Clinical and radiographic examinations were carried out to identify abnormalities of tooth number and morphology.