Contemporary orthodontics /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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St. Louis :
Mosby,
©2000.
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| Edition: | Third edition |
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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.