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06 ortho 1 2016 The provision oforthodonticscanbealife-changing experience for young patients whose “crooked” teeth can affect their confidence and self-esteem. Indeed, where mature patients present with a history of malalignment,equallybeneficialandfulfillingresults canbeachieved.Ingovernment-fundedsystems,pa- tients with congenital abnormalities receive treat- ment that is essential to their ongoing oral health. Restorative dentists work closely with orthodontists, who can appreciate how small details can aid in achieving positive restorative outcomes. Asayoungdentist,Icorrectedatoothincrossbite with a simple T-spring appliance. It was enjoyable andbroughtadifferenttypeofdelayedgradualsat- isfaction to the more cerebral but tenuous molar endodontics or the more artistic and instant com- positebuild-up.Iwasnotaspecialist,butImanaged to do some orthodontics. In contrast to my experi- ence, general dental practitioners are now more routinelyprovidingtoothmovementwiththeemer- gence of short-term orthodontics (STO). This has resulted in some conjecture as to the methods of Short-term gains… long-term problems? The emergence of STO and its future implications in general practice Author: Aws Alani, UK | practice management successful business © Al ex is Ph ot o / Sh ut te rs to ck 12016