Orthodontics · 11 minutes
Missing Permanent Lateral Incisor: 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
7-year-old Olivia Smith attends with her mother. Her primary (baby) lateral incisor fell out about a year ago and the permanent lateral has not erupted yet. Her parents are concerned about the gap in the middle and the space between the central incisor and canine. An intraoral photo shows a large midline diastema.
photo shows a deep bite
Find out more about her situation and answer the parents' queries — explain the reasons for this and the necessary investigations.
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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