Orthodontics · 11 minutes
Missing Maxillary Canine: ADC OSCE practice station
An ADC-style practice station on OSCE Coach. Practice, not real, past or recalled exam content.
What the candidate is told
Julie, 10-year-old girl, attending with her mother. Chief Complaint / Presentation: Bilaterally missing canines in both jaws.
Mum is worried about the child's appearance because of splayed front teeth. The front teeth are described as 'too big.' Eye teeth are missing from both jaws. Parent can feel a bulge in the lower jaw assuming teeth are erupting. There is no bulge in the upper jaw. Clinical Image: Intraoral photo of a child's dentition showing marked spacing/splaying of the front teeth, with missing canines, and prominent gingival/bony bulge in the lower jaw.
gather information and explain what special investigation will you do and address their concerns.
How to approach orthodontics stations
Orthodontic stations focus on explaining options, timelines and commitment. Practise setting realistic expectations and checking the patient's goals before recommending a plan.
Whatever the topic, the same habits earn marks: signpost what you will cover, listen, explain in plain words, offer real options, and check understanding. Our guide to the communication criteria shows how: ADC communication marking criteria, explained.
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