Description
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Dentistry**Comprehensive, cutting-edge content addresses contemporary orthodontic practice! Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques, 7th Edition provides an evidence-based approach to orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical techniques, including esthetics, genetics, temporary anchorage devices, aligners, technology-assisted biomechanics, and much more. New to this edition are seven chapters, covering topics like AI, maxillary expansion in adults, Class II correctors, and autotransplantation. Newly authored chapters on orthognathic surgery and the craniofacial team, the periodontal-orthodontic interface, interdisciplinary treatment, and accelerated tooth movement, among others, address current perspectives. The 7th edition comes with access to an enhanced eBook version, which includes videos and additional visuals to show concepts difficult to explain with words alone. Readers can also find additional, online-only chapters and a fully searchable version of the text. Respected editors Lee Graber, Katherine Vig, and Greg Huang are joined by new editor Pádhraig Fleming, along with expert contributors from around the world. This text provides the most current and comprehensive collection of orthodontic knowledge, making it the go-to book for orthodontic residents and practitioners!- Comprehensive coverage provides a one-stop resource for the field of orthodontics, including foundational theory and the latest on the materials and techniques used in today's practice- Experienced, renowned editors lead a team of expert, international contributors to provide the most authoritative clinical practice and supporting science from the best and brightest in the industry- More than 3,400 images include a mixture of radiographs, full-color clinical photos, and anatomic or schematic line drawings, showing examples of treatment, techniques, and outcomes- Detailed, illustrated case studies show the decision-making process, highlighting the consequences of various treatment techniques over time- Extensive references make it easy to look up the latest in orthodontic research and evidence-based information, and all references also appear online- Enhanced ebook, included with every print purchase, features a fully searchable version of the text and bonus online-only chapters, instructional videos, and more- NEW! Seven chapters cover topics such as AI, maxillary expansion in adults, Class II correctors, and autotransplantation. Newly authored chapters on aligners, orthognathic surgery, the periodontal-orthodontic interface, interdisciplinary and computer-assisted treatment, temporary anchorage devices, and accelerated tooth movement, among others, address current perspectives- UPDATED! Relevant literature and evidence-based practices are featured throughout the text- NEW! Additional photos and illustrations visually reinforce key concepts and procedures
Table of Contents
PART A Foundations of Orthodontics1. The History of Orthodontics… From an Idea to a Profession2. Craniofacial Growth and Development: Developing a Perspective3. Genetics and Orthodontics4. The Biological Basis for Orthodontics5. Bone Physiology, Metabolism, and Biomechanics in Orthodontic Practice6. Application of Bioengineering to Clinical Orthodontics7. Clinically Relevant Aspects of Dental Materials Science in Orthodontics8. The Role of Evidence in Orthodontics9. Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics in OrthodonticsPART B Diagnosis and Treatment Planning10. The Decision-Making Process in Orthodontics11. Psychological Aspects of Diagnosis and Treatment12. Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Imaging13. Upper Airway, Cranial Morphology, and Sleep Apnea14. Orthodontic Therapy and the Patient with Temporomandibular Disorders15. The Orthodontist's Role and Collaboration in a Cleft Palate–Craniofacial TeamPART C Orthodontic Treatment16. Principles of Treatment: Balancing Outcome and Efficiency17. Optimizing Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsPART A: Patient Management and Motivation for the Child and Adolescent PatientPART B: Treatment Timing and Mixed Dentition Therapy18. Standard Edgewise: Tweed-Merrifield Philosophy, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Force Systems19. Contemporary Straight Wire Biomechanics20. Self-Ligating Bracket Biomechanics21. Lingual Appliance Treatment22. Clear Aligner Treatment23. New Frontiers in Fixed Class II Correctors24. Temporary Anchorage DevicesPART A: Biomechanical Considerations with Temporary Anchorage DevicesPART B: The Use of Palatal Mini-Implant Anchorage: Conventional Approaches Versus Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing WorkflowsPART C: Extraalveolar Bone Screw Anchorage Applied to Challenging MalocclusionsPART D: Orthopedic Changes with Bone-Anchored Miniplates and Functional Jaw Orthopedics: Biological Basis and Practice25. Maxillary Expansion in Adults26. Orthodontic–Periodontal Interface27. Orthodontic Aspects of Orthognathic Surgery28. Adult Interdisciplinary Therapy: Diagnosis and TreatmentPART D Specialized Treatment Considerations29. Bonding in Orthodontics30. Management of Impactions31. Management of Dental Luxation and Avulsion Injuries in the Permanent Dentition32. Autotransplantation of Developing Teeth33. Iatrogenic Effects of Orthodontic AppliancesPART A: Prevention and Management of Demineralized LesionsPART B: External Apical Root Resorption34. Minimally Invasive and Noninvasive Approaches to Accelerate Tooth Movement35. Aerosols in Orthodontics36. Computer-Assisted Orthodontics: Integrating Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technology with Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and TherapeuticsPART E Orthodontic Retention and Posttreatment Changes37. Stability, Posttreatment Changes, and RetentionPART F Classic Chapters38. Interceptive Guidance of Occlusion39. Functional Appliances40. Treatment of the Face with Biocompatible Orthodontics
