<strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Council 2008-2009President- Dr. S. SivanesanPresident Elect- Dr. Lee Soon BoonHon General Secretary - Dr. Haja BadrudeenAsst Hon Gen Secretary - Dr. Mohamad Muzafar HamirudinHon Financial Secretary - Dr. How Kim ChuanAsst Hon Fin Secretary - Dr. S. RatnasothyHon Publication Secretary - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seow Liang LinElected Council Member - Dr. Raymond Chai- Dr. Muda Singh RadhawaNorthern Zone Chairman - Dr. Neoh Gim BokNorthern Zone Secretary - Dr. Teh Tat BengSouthern Zone Chairman - Dr. Steven Phun Tzy ChiehSouthern Zone Secretary - Dr. Leong Chee SanAppointed Council Member - Dato’ Prof. Dr. Hashim Yaacob- Dr. V. Nedunchelian- Datin Dr. Nooral Zeila JunidInvited Council Member - Dr. Lawrence Mah Hon KhengThe PublisherThe <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong> is the official Publication of the <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. Please address allcorrespondence to:Editor,<strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Journal<strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>54-2, (2nd Floor), Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara,Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala LumpurTel: 603-20951532, 20947606, Fax: 603-20944670Website address: http://mda.org.myE-mail: mda@po.jaring.my / mda@streamyx.comCover page: A case of oligodontia receiving orthodontic treatment to improve function and aesthetics. Picturecourtesy of Dr. Wey Mang Chek.80
MALAYSIAN DENTAL JOURNAL<strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Journal (2008) 29(2) 81© 2008 The <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>Aim And ScopeThe <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Journal covers all aspects of work in Dentistry and supporting aspects of Medicine. Interactionwith other disciplines is encouraged. The contents of the journal will include invited editorials, original scientificarticles, case reports, technical innovations. A section on back to the basics which will contain articles covering basicsciences, book reviews, product review from time to time, letter to the editors and calendar of events. The mission isto promote and elevate the quality of patient care and to promote the advancement of practice, education and scientificresearch in Malaysia.PublicationThe <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Journal is an official publication of the <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong> and is published halfyearly (KDN PP4069/12/98)SubscriptionMembers are reminded that if their subscription are out of date, then unfortunately the journal cannot be supplied. Sendnotice of change of address to the publishers and allow at least 6 - 8 weeks for the new address to take effect. Kindly usethe change of address form provided and include both old and new address. Subscription rate: Ringgit Malaysia 60/- foreach issue, postage included. Payment in the form of Crossed Cheques, Bank drafts / Postal orders, payable to <strong>Malaysian</strong><strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. For further information please contact :The Publication Secretary<strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>54-2, (2nd Floor), Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara,50490 Kuala LumpurBack issuesBack issues of the journal can be obtained by putting in a written request and by paying the appropriate fee. Kindly sendRinggit Malaysia 50/- for each issue, postage included. Payment in the form of Crossed Cheques, Bank drafts / Postalorders, payable to <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. For further information please contact:The Publication Secretary<strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>54-2, (2nd Floor), Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara,50490 Kuala LumpurCopyright© 2007 The <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, storedin a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by means of electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording orotherwise without the prior written permission of the editor.Membership and change of addressAll matters relating to the membership of the <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong> including application for new membershipand notification for change of address to and queries regarding subscription to the <strong>Association</strong> should be sent toHon General Secretary, <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, 54-2 (2nd Floor) Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara,Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 603-20951532, 20951495, 20947606, Fax: 603-20944670,Website Address: http://www.mda.org.my. Email: mda@po.jaring.my or mda@streamyx.comDisclaimerStatements and opinions expressed in the articles and communications herein are those of the author(s) and notnecessarily those of the editor(s), publishers or the <strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. The editor(s), publisher and the<strong>Malaysian</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong> disclaim any responsibility or liability for such material and do not guarantee, warrantor endorse any product or service advertised in this publication nor do they guarantee any claim made by themanufacturer of such product or service.81