The general dental status of patients referred to the orthodontic department of the Glasgow Dental Hospital.
A survey of 280 orthodontic referrals to the Glasgow Dental Hospital, consecutively screened for orthodontic needs, revealed that 1 in 5 had untreated caries and more than half had a level of oral hygiene incompatible with wearing an orthodontic appliance. The suitability and motivation of such patients, therefore, must be questioned before prescribing orthodontic treatment.
Taylor
G S
GS
Department of Orthodontics, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, UK.
Kerr
W J
WJ
Buchanan
I B
IB
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003796:Dental Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D009911:Oral Hygiene Index; D009970:Orthodontics; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010512:Periodontal Index; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012606:Scotland / Q000453:epidemiology; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000453:epidemiology