Orthodontic Referrals

Question 1

what guide can you use to assess the patient?

Answer 1

the BOS orthodontic assessment and referral guide

Question 2

when will secondary care (hospital) not accept referrals? what is the solution?

Answer 2

• no radiographs are attached
• when one tooth is ectopic - not fallen into its correct position or impacted - not gone into right position due to obstruction
• when only one tooth missing per quadrant
• orthognathic under 15 yrs
• hypodontia under 14 yrs

solution: to refer to primary care - local ortho specialists