Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques

Synopsis
Offers a clearly written and organized overview of diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics * Includes the latest applications in computerized cephalometrics and facial imaging * Describes bioengineering and physical science principles as applied in the practice of orthodontics * Incorporates case studies for real life examples of orthodontic treatment * Features comprehensive, step-by-step presentation of the newest treatment methods in modern orthodontics * Incorporates approximately 3000 illustrations in a two-color format for a comprehensive visual explanation of concepts * Provides the reader with a full-color insert of a case study from pre-treatment to an 18-year follow up * Features thoroughly revised and updated material and illustrations for the latest information in orthodontic treatment.

Contents:
Section I: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics; Biomechanical principles and reactions;
Bone physiology, metabolism, and biomechanics in orthodontic practice; Application of bioengineering to clinical orthodontics; Orthodontic therapy and the temporomandibular disorder patient; Biomaterials in Orthodontics; Statistics for the orthodontist;
Computer applications in orthodontics; Interceptive guidance of occlusion, with emphasis on diagnosis;

Section II: Techniques and Treatment
Functional appliances; Treatment of children in the mixed dentition; Bonding in orthodontics; The Tweed-Merrifield edgewise appliance: philosophy, diagnosis, and treatment; Treatment mechanics for the straight wire appliance; Tip-Edge brackets and the differential straight-arch technique; Non-extraction treatment; Treatment options for sagittal corrections in non-compliant patients; Periodontal/orthodontic interrelationships;
Adult orthodontics: diagnosis and treatment; Orthodontic aspects of orthognathic surgery;
Retention and relapse;

Editorial Reviews
Book Info
Univ. of Illinois, Chicago. Major reference to orthodontics, revised to incorporate advances in technique and developments in the field. For clinicians and residents. Previous edition: c1994. Abundant high-quality halftone illustrations and extensive references. DNLM: Orthodontics.

Customer Reviews
Recommended by the Medical Library Association., May 2, 1998
 

Recommended in "A Basic List of Recommended Books and Journals for Support of Clinical Dentistry in a Nondental Library" in Bulletin Of the Medical Library Association, July 1997. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.