- 1 Occlusion and malocclusion
- 2 Prenatal development of the craniofacial region
- 3 Postnatal growth of the craniofacial region
- 4 Development of the dentition
- 5 Orthodontic tooth movement
- 6 The orthodontic patient: examination and diagnosis
- 7 The orthodontic patient: treatment planning
- 8 Contemporary removable appliances
- 9 Contemporary fixed appliances
- 10 Management of the developing dentition
- 11 Management of the permanent dentition
- 12 Adult orthodontics
- 13 Cleft lip and palate, and syndromes affecting the craniofacial region
- Index
Richly illustrated and in full colour throughout, the new Handbook of Orthodontics presents the subject of orthodontics in an accessible, easy-to-read manner. Whilst maintaining a strong clinical focus throughout, this new volume provides the reader with a firm understanding of the problem of malocclusion and its management and addresses the controversies in modern orthodontics by taking an evidence-based look at current clinical practice.
The book also presents a clear explanation of the basic sciences of relevance to the orthodontist, including an up-to-date look at craniofacial development, growth and syndromic conditions that affect this region.
Book features
- Offers comprehensive coverage of clinical orthodontics, from diagnosis and treatment planning through contemporary removable and fixed appliances to cleft lip and palate
- Helps the reader develop a critical approach to the different philosophies of treatment by addressing controversies in orthodontics and looking at current clinical practice in an evidence-based manner
- Covers the scientific basis of orthodontics in detail with particular focus on embryology, craniofacial development, growth and the biology of tooth movement
- Numerous clinical examples clearly illustrate the theory described
- Succinct writing style and rich use of pedagogy - almost 400 illustrations and tables together with 'pull-out boxes' - to help make learning easy
- Ideal for use as a textbook or as a reference manual
- Suitable for senior dental students, postgraduate trainees and residents in orthodontics.
Book Details
- Paperback: 424 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 1 edition (February 24, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0723434506
- ISBN-13: 978-0723434504
- Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
List Price: $80.95