Introduced in 1978, the Alexander Discipline represents a unique approach to orthodontic treatment; today, legions of clinicians around the world apply its 20 master principles in their practices. An outgrowth of the Tweed technique, these basic principles have been developed empirically over many years in the author s own practice. Complete records of patients treated by the author dating back 25 years are presented to demonstrate specific results and the stability of treatment. This book will be of strong interest to anyone involved in the study or practice of orthodontics.
The original appliance was developed in 1977 and was called the Vari Simplex Discipline. Generation two, called the Mini Wick appliance, was developed in 1985. In this design, a stronger metal alloy was used, the brackets were reduced in size, and the wings were redesigned to be more efficient. In 1997, generation three evolved as the Alexander Signature appliance. As this book goes to press, a new self-ligating Alexander bracket is being evaluated.
In most chapters, patient records are used to illustrate the specific subjects being discussed. This allows readers to observe the treatment procedures and results in a variety of malocclusions. Of course, some cases demonstrate more than one subject, and this is noted in the text.
The original appliance was developed in 1977 and was called the Vari Simplex Discipline. Generation two, called the Mini Wick appliance, was developed in 1985. In this design, a stronger metal alloy was used, the brackets were reduced in size, and the wings were redesigned to be more efficient. In 1997, generation three evolved as the Alexander Signature appliance. As this book goes to press, a new self-ligating Alexander bracket is being evaluated.
In most chapters, patient records are used to illustrate the specific subjects being discussed. This allows readers to observe the treatment procedures and results in a variety of malocclusions. Of course, some cases demonstrate more than one subject, and this is noted in the text.
Table of Contents
Principle 1 Effort Equals Results
Principle 2 There Are No Little Things
Principle 3 The KISS Principle
Principle 4 Establish Goals for Stability
Principle 5 Plan Your Work, Then Work Your Plan
Principle 6 Use Brackets Designed for Specific Prescriptions
Principle 7 Build Treatment into Bracket Placement
Principle 8 Exploit Growth to Obtain Predictable Orthopedic Correction
Principle 9 Establish Ideal Arch Form
Principle 10 Follow a Logical Archwire Sequence
Principle 11 Consolidate Arches Early in Treatment
Principle 12 Ensure Complete Bracket Engagement and Maintain Consolidation
Principle 13 Let It Cook!
Principle 14 Level the Arches and Open the Bite with Reverse-Curve Archwires
Principle 15 Create Symmetry
Principle 16 Use Intraoral Elastics to Coordinate the Arches
Principle 17 Use Nonextraction TreatmentWhen Possible
Principle 18 Use Extraction Treatment When Necessary
Principle 19 Careful Appliance Removal, Then Retention Improve Stability
Principle 20 Create Compliance
Book details
- Hardcover: 232 pages
- Publisher: Quintessence Pub Co; 1 edition (July 30, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0867154675
- ISBN-13: 978-0867154672
- Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches