New tool helps teens choose between two lifelong dental paths

This study aims to create a patient decision aid for young people aged 11-18 who are missing one or both upper front teeth, a condition affecting 1 in 50 people. Researchers will interview patients and their parents, and hold focus groups with clinicians, to understand what matters most when choosing between two treatment options: creating space for a false tooth or closing the gap. The information gathered will guide the development of a support tool to help families make more informed decisions, following international guidelines.