title: Indications for the use of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
abstract: This article reviews the factors involved in choosing the type of fixed and removable orthodontic appliance therapy. While this cannot replace the essential hands-on experience from an undergraduate course or regional hospital unit, it provides a useful update and outline.
authors.affiliation: University of Bristol Dental School, UK.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Reay
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Stephens
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning