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Leyton 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Analysis of Orthodontic Cases, 1947.

Impressions taken205 (48 cases)
Study models cast205 (48 cases)
Orthodontic appliances fitted71
Space retainers11
Alterations and repairs6
Attendances425
Advice149
Cases sent for X-ray2

In addition to the above, 147 permanent teeth and 496 temporary
teeth were extracted for orthodontic reasons.
Dentures for School Children.
Due to extensive fractures of upper incisor teeth in accidents,
it was necessary to supply partial upper dentures to two children.
Day Nurseries.
All children above two years of age were inspected at the two
day nurseries during the year, and the necessary treatment carried
out where accepted.
Number inspected 81
Number referred for treatment 18
Percentage acceptance rate 88.8 per cent.
Maternity and Child Welfare.
All mothers, expectant mothers and pre-school children
referred to the Council's dental officer at Park House Health Clinic
were advised and treated during the year.
It is satisfactory to note that many mothers are to-day much
more ready to seek early advice on their children's dental condition ;
but unfortunately many of the mothers themselves, while anxious
to have an aching tooth removed, are not so ready to accept complete
conservative treatment by filling, inlay or crowning together
with any necessary gum treatment (which in some cases may require
four or five visits) and the supply of partial dentures to render them
dentally fit. A summary of the work carried out for these patients
will be found in the Maternity and Child Welfare section of the
Health Report.
To Summarise.
Although a considerable amount of work has been done during
the year, there remains much more which could be done by increasing
the dental staff and the number of treatment centres ;
and thus inspecting the children at more frequent intervals—at the