Main description:

This textbook is a comprehensive guide to clinical and surgical orthodontics for dental students.

Beginning with an introduction to the history and scope of orthodontics, the following chapters describe growth and development, and different circumstances that may require orthodontic treatment.

Diagnosis and treatment planning are discussed in depth, as are the latest materials and appliances, and the mechanics of how these appliances move teeth.

Written in clear, easy to understand language, this invaluable resource is highly illustrated with more than 360 clinical photographs, diagrams, tables and flowcharts.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to orthodontics for dental students
In depth coverage of diagnosis, treatment planning, materials, appliances and mechanics
Presented in clear, easy to understand format
Includes more than 360 photographs, diagrams, tables and flowcharts

Contents:

Introduction
Growth and Development
Occlusion and Malocclusion
Etiology
Orthodontic Diagnosis
Orthodontic Treatment Planning
Biomechanics
Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics
Orthodontic Appliances
Dentofacial Orthopedics
Retention and Relapse
Surgical Orthodontics
Multidisciplinary Orthodontics
Community Orthodontics
Materials Used in Orthodontics