Mitchell: An Introduction to Orthodontics 3e
Chapter 01
The rationale for orthodontic treatment
Al-Ani, M. Z., Davies, S. J., Gray, R. J. M., Sloan, P., and Glenny, A. M. (2005). Stablisation splint therapy for temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews, 2004, Issue 1.
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 101(1), (1992).
This is a special issue dedicated to the results of several studies set up by the American Association of Orthodontists to investigate the link between orthodontic treatment and the temporomandibular joint. It is essential reading for all those involved in dentistry.Chestnutt, I. G., Burden, D. J., Steele, J. G., Pitts, N. B., Nuttall, N. M., and Morris, A. J. (2006). The orthodontic condition of children in the United Kingdom, 2003. British Dental Journal, 200, 609-12. [PubMed 16767131] [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4813640]
Davies, S. J., Gray, R. M. J., Sandler, P. J., and O'Brien, K. D. (2001). Orthodontics and occlusion. British Dental Journal, 191, 539-49. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4801229a]
This concise article is part of a series of articles on occlusion. It contains an example of an articulatory examination.Egermark, I., Magnusson, T., and Carlsson, G. E. (2003). A 20-year followup of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in subjects with and without orthodontic treatment in childhood. Angle Orthodontist, 73, 109-15. [PubMed 12725365]
A long-term cohort study which found no statistically-significant difference in TMD signs and symptoms between subjects with or without previous experience of orthodontic treatment.Holmes, A. (1992). The subjective need and demand for orthodontic treatment. British Journal of Orthodontics, 19, 287-97. [PubMed 1463704]
Koh, H. and Robinson, P. G. (2004) Occlusal adjustment for treating and preventing temporomandibular joint disorders. The Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews, 2003, Issue 1.
Luther, F. (1998). Orthodontics and the TMJ: Where are we now? Angle Orthodontist, 68, 295-318. [PubMed 9709830]
An authoritative review of the literature on this subject.Murray, A. M. (1989). Discontinuation of orthodontic treatment: a study of the contributing factors. British Journal of Orthodontics, 16, 1-7. [PubMed 2647133]
Nguyen, Q. V., Bezemer, P. D., Habets, L., and Prahl-Andersen, B. (1999). A systematic review of the relationship between overjet size and traumatic dental injuries. European Journal of Orthodontics, 21, 503-15. [PubMed 10565091] [DOI: 10.1093/ejo%2F21.5.503]
Office for National Statistics (2004). Children's dental health in the United Kingdom 2003. Office for National Statistics, London.
Shaw, W. C., O'Brien, K. D., Richmond, S., and Brook, P. (1991). Quality control in orthodontics: risk/benefit considerations. British Dental Journal, 170, 33-7. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4807399]
A rather pessimistic view of orthodontics.Turbill, E. A., Richmond, S., and Wright, J. L. (1999). A closer look at GDS orthodontics in England and Wales 1: Factors influencing effectiveness. British Dental Journal, 187, 211-16. [PubMed 10513115] [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4800242a]
Wheeler, T. T., McGorray, S. P., Yurkiewicz, L., Keeling, S. D., and King, G. J. (1994). Orthodontic treatment demand and need in third and fourth grade schoolchildren. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 106, 22-33 [DOI: 10.1016/S0889-5406%2805%2980545-1].
Contains a good discussion on the need and demand for treatment.


