Dr Tony Collett

Research

Our practice has been involved in orthodontic research and some details are below. A full report can be obtained on request via e-mail. (Of course we don't use our patients as "guinea pigs" but we have a genuine interest in knowing what treatment works and why.)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
Collett,A.R. (1991). Mechanical properties of some tooth positioner materials. Report, Foundation of Orthodontic Research (U.S.A.) Newsletter.
Collett,A.R. (1993). The Rocky Mountain-Samuel Bulkley Travelling Fellowship. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 12:250-252.
Collett, T. (1998). The Biology of Tooth Movement. In. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. A Comprehensive Textbook. Ed. J. Fricker. Chapter 15, pp 349-376.
Collett,A.R. (1998). A rationale for removable retainers. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 32:667-669.
Collett,A.R. (1998). Clinical Update. Functional appliances and mandibular growth. Where are we in 1998? Australian Dental Association (Vic. Branch) Newsletter, December, pp14-15.
Collett,A.R. (2000). Current concepts on functional appliances and mandibular growth stimulation. Australian Dental Journal, 45:173-178.
Collett,A.R. (2000). Conservative management of lower second premolar impaction. Australian Dental Journal, 45:279-281.
Collett,T. (2001). A brief orthodontic audit: 2001. Australian Dental Association News Bulletin, 288:8-14.
Collett,A.R., Cook,W.D. and West,V.C. (1991). Mechanical properties of some tooth positioner materials. Australian Dental Journal, 36:459.
Collett,A.R., Cook,W.D., and West,V.C. (1994). Mechanical properties of some polymer materials used for tooth positioners. Australian Dental Journal, 39:298-305.
Collett,T. and Mather,J. (1998) Smoking patterns in adolescent orthodontic patients. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 15:18A.
Collett,T. and Mather,J. (2000) Smoking patterns in adolescent orthodontic patients and school children. Book of Abstracts, American Association of Orthodontists, 100th Annual Session and 5th International Orthodontic Congress, p249.
Collett,A.R., Mather,J. and Phillips,M. (1999) Smoking patterns in adolescent orthodontic patients. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 15:276-283.
Collett,A.R. and Stewart,A.L. (1991). Eicosanoids: Physiology update and orthodontic implications. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 12:116-123.
Collett,A.R. and Stohler,C.S. (1992). Structured clinical decision making for orthodontic/TMD patients. Australian Orthodontic Journal. 13:188-193.
Collett,A.R. and West,V.C. (1992). Terminology of facial morphology in the vertical dimension. Australian Dental Journal, 38:204-209.
D'Adamo,S.P. and Collett,A.R. (1996) Facial profile changes following either extraction or non-extraction Class II/1 correction. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 14:79
Hookey,B.J. and Collett,A.R. (1990). Infective endocarditis. Implications for the orthodontist. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 11:206-208.
Trotman,C-A., Collett,A.R., McNamara,J.A.Jr. and Cohen,S.R. (1992). Analyses of craniofacial and dental morphology in monozygotic twins discordant for cleft lip and unilateral cleft lip and palate. Angle Orthodontist, 63:135-139.