Full Description
The second edition of this comprehensive guide has been fully updated to provide undergraduate dental students with the latest developments in the field on orthodontics.
Beginning with an overview of the history of the specialty, growth and development, and classification and aetiology, the following sections explain diagnosis and teeth biomechanics.
The remaining sections provide in depth discussion on orthodontic treatment, from preventive measures, to treatment planning, appliances, and different types of corrective management, including surgical procedures.
Each chapter includes sample long and short questions, as well as a chart summarising key points of the topic to assist revision. The book is highly illustrated with clinical images, flow charts and tables, and also includes a supplementary free booklet of more than 2300 multiple choice questions (MCQs).
Key Points
Fully revised, new edition providing latest developments in field of orthodontics
Each chapter features sample long and short questions for revision
Includes a free booklet of more than 2300 MCQs
Previous edition (9789350252420) published in 2011
Contents
SECTION 1: Introduction and History
Introduction
History
SECTION 2: Growth and Development
General Principles of Growth and Development
Prenatal Growth and Development
Postnatal Growth and Development
Development of Dentition and Occlusion
SECTION 3: Classification and Etiology
Occlusion—Basic Concepts
Classification of Malocclusions
General Etiological Factors of Malocclusion
Local Etiological Factors
Genetics in Orthodontics
Epidemiology of Malocclusion
SECTION 4: Diagnosis and Diagnostic Aids
Orthodontic Diagnosis
Model Analysis
Cephalometrics
Maturity Indicators
SECTION 5: Biomechanics
Biology of Tooth Movement
Mechanics of Tooth Movement
SECTION 6: Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics
Preventive Orthodontics
Interceptive Orthodontics
Oral Habits and Their Management
SECTION 7: Treatment Planning
Orthodontic Treatment Planning
Anchorage in Orthodontics
Methods of Gaining Space
Arch Expansion
Extraction in Orthodontics
SECTION 8: Orthodontic Instruments
Orthodontic Instruments
SECTION 9: Pre-clinical Orthodontics
Pre-clinical Orthodontics
SECTION 10: Orthodontic Appliances
General Principles of Orthodontic Appliances
Removable Appliances
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances and Techniques
Functional Appliances
Orthopedic Appliances
SECTION 11: Corrective Orthodontics
Management of Class I Malocclusion
Management of Class II Malocclusion
Management of Class III Malocclusion
Management of Midline Diastema
Management of Open Bite
Management of Deep Bite
Management of Crossbite
Management of Cleft Lip and Palate
SECTION 12: Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical Orthodontics
SECTION 13: Retention and Relapse
Retention and Relapse
SECTION 14: Laboratory Procedures in Orthodontics
Orthodontic Study Model
Welding and Soldering
SECTION 15: Recent Advances in Orthodontics
Adult Orthodontics
Implants in Orthodontics
Invisalign Techniques
Laser in Orthodontics
MCQs in Orthodontics
Index
