Radioprotective measures in children undergoing dental radiography

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In this blog Manas Dave looks at a systematic review of radioprotective measures for children undergoing dental radiography. The review was conducted to assist the the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry update of radioprotective guidelines for dental radiography in children.

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Clear aligner orthodontic treatment

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This review assessing the predictability of clear aligners and treatment outcomes of clear aligner therapy compared with fixed appliance therapy included 7 small studies of limited quality.

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Limited evidence for the role of lateral cephalometric radiographs in orthodontic treatment

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Lateral cephalometric radiographs were introduced in the 1930s and together with their related analysis have been a standard element of orthodontic treatment planning.  However their role in assessment and treatment planning has been questioned.    The aims of this review were to evaluate the existing evidence about the validation of lateral cephalometric radiograph in orthodontics and [read the full story…]