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Contemporary orthodontics /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Proffit, William R.
Other Authors: Fields, Henry W., Sarver, David M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier, [2013]
Edition:Fifth edition.
Subjects:
Orthodontics.
Orthodontics, Corrective.
Orthodontics > methods.
Malocclusion > prevention & control.
Orthodontic Appliances.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
Table of Contents:
  • Malocclusion and dentofacial deformity in contemporary society
  • Concepts of growth and development
  • Early stages of development
  • Later stages of development
  • The etiology of orthodontic problems
  • Orthodontic diagnosis : the problem-oriented approach
  • Orthodontic treatment planning : from problem list to specific plan
  • The biologic basis of orthodontic therapy
  • Mechanical principles in orthodontic force control
  • Contemporary orthodontic appliances
  • Moderate nonskeletal problems in preadolescent children : preventive and interceptive treatment in family practice
  • Complex nonskeletal problems in preadolescent children : preventive and interceptive treatment
  • Treatment of skeletal problems in children and preadolescents
  • The first stage of comprehensive treatment : alignment and leveling
  • The second stage of comprehensive treatment : correction of molar relationship and space closure
  • Retention
  • Special considerations in treatment for adults
  • Combined surgical and orthodontic treatment.