The timing of orthodontic intervention is contentious and has been debated many times. In our view, early treatment that's to be targeted to the needs of the individual and there must be an obvious gain with starting treatment early.

The treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion is one of the most common challenges met in orthodontic practice. Explore our latest patient journey to know which option e-LINE chose among all the alternatives to treat this complex case.

We wanted to highlight this class II malocclusion case as the Herbst appliance is not a commonly used functional appliance in the UK. Follow our patient's journey and check the results that we managed to achieve with a complex treatment plan.

One of the most common problems presented to an orthodontist is the upper teeth being further forward relative to the lower teeth. In most cases, this is the result of the lower jaw being set back relative to the upper jaw, as opposed to the upper jaw being too far out. What can we do to help this?

Orthognathic Surgery can correct your occlusion (bite) and change your facial profile. In some cases treatment is planned to improve your bite, with minimal change to your facial appearance, whilst in other cases, there will be more noticeable change to your facial appearance.

Within the dental profession there is a general consensus that treatments that modify the occlusion should be planned in centric relation (CR). Centric relation is defined as musculoskeletal stable position, with the condyles forward, as far upward, centred transversely and with the articular disc interposed properly.

Going to the dentist or orthodontist in the old days used to be something you just did because you had to. But nowadays, there’s a wealth of choice out there, and plenty of ready and available to help you get your teeth and smile just the way you want. Where do you start? How do you choose an orthodontist that is right for you?

Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery) is an operation to reposition the jaws. The operation corrects any imbalance between the skeletal component holding the teeth to create harmony and balance. Our case study looks at our 25 year old patient who was referred to improve her facial appearance and occlusion.

Are we using our wisdom when it comes to our third molars commonly known as our wisdom teeth? Let’s take a look at the bigger picture.

Are we using our wisdom when it comes to our third molars commonly known as our wisdom teeth? Let’s take a look at the bigger picture.

Tooth wear / Tooth surface loss (TSL) is a normal yet irreversible physiological process that occurs throughout a person’s life. It is, however, considered pathological when the degree of destruction of hard tissue is excessive leading to functional degradation, sensitivity, and aesthetic impairment.

A 32-year-old female with skeletal 2 high mandibular plane angle base and class 1 dental malocclusion with moderate upper and severe lower crowding. There was posterior crowding evident with the displaced and rolling in of the second molars. Narrow arches, especially in the posterior quadrants. Uneven smile aesthetics. Stable temporomandibular joints.

The extraction of a lower incisor in orthodontics is uncommon and, in many instances, can hold a feeling of trepidation. A Kesling analogue setup or digital set-up can be useful in these cases for both the clinician and patient to visualise changes.