Contemporary orthodontics /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Proffit, William R.
Other Authors: Fields, Henry W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: St. Louis : Mosby, ©2000.
Edition:Third edition
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The orthodontic problem
  • Malocclusion and dentofacial deformity in contemporary society
  • The development of orthodontic problems
  • Concepts of growth and development
  • Early stages of development
  • Later stages of development
  • The etiology of orthodontic problems
  • Diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Orthodontic diagnosis : the development of a problem list
  • Orthodontic treatment planning : from problem list to specific plan
  • Orthodontic treatment planning : limitations, controversies, and special problems
  • Biomechanics and mechanics
  • The biologic basis of orthodontic therapy
  • Mechanical principles in orthodontic force control
  • Fixed and removable appliances
  • Removable appliances
  • Contemporary fixed appliances
  • Treatment of orthodontic problems in preadolescent children
  • Moderate nonskeletal problems
  • Complex nonskeletal problems
  • Skeletal problems
  • Comprehensive orthodontic treatment in the early permanent dentition
  • The first stage of comprehensive treatment : alignment and leveling
  • The second stage of comprehensive treatment : correction of molar relationship and space closure
  • The third stage of comprehensive treatment : finishing
  • Retention
  • Treatment for adults
  • Adjunctive treatment for adults
  • Special considerations in comprehensive treatment for adults
  • Combined surgical and orthodontic treatment.