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Orthodontic warning signs: the GDP's role in detecting, managing and referring common unerupted permanent teeth

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Untimely orthodontic referrals for unerupted teeth can lead to greater treatment times and greater degrees of case complexity. The need for proper, vigilant dentistry is a necessity within routine appointments when examining the paediatric patient transitioning through the mixed dentition. With the growing demands on the NHS and increasing waiting lists for orthodontic treatment, early referral may lead to decreased pressures and prevent moderate-difficult cases from becoming too complex. This article highlights the need to carry out routine assessments on the chronology and pattern of eruption, paying particular attention to the maxillary canines and central incisors as well as premolars, as these are often the most common source of concern.

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Kundi, C., Nandhra, K. Orthodontic warning signs: the GDP's role in detecting, managing and referring common unerupted permanent teeth. BDJ Student (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41406-021-0263-x

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