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 7^th 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.

• Over 1,500 full-color clinical photographs and line drawings depict important concepts and techniques, and show treatment progress from beginning to end.
• Case Report boxes walk you through the treatment of specific conditions, from initial patient visit to final outcome, with clinical photos showing the changes that occur at each stage of treatment.
• Unique coverage of temporary anchorage devices is provided by this complete, comprehensive, one-of-a-kind reference, as the use of TADs is becoming more and more popular within the field of orthodontics.
• Expert contributors from all over the world share their experience and current knowledge of each topic, ensuring that you have accurate, up-to-date, and clinically relevant information.
• Logical organization begins with a discussion of basic orthodontic principles and moves on to diagnosis and treatment planning, implants and anchorage devices, and management of problems.
• NEW Anchorage of TADs Using Aligner Orthodontics Treatment for Lower Molars Distalization chapter helps you incorporate TADs to clear aligner therapy.
• NEW Expert Consult website provides an online version of the book, allowing you to search the entire book electronically.
• NEW! Updated clinical photos illustrate the advances that have been made since publication of the first edition.

Essential Orthodontics is a comprehensive introduction to the biological principles of orthodontics. This book covers the why, when and how of orthodontics, enabling readers to identify which individuals need to be treated, to diagnose based on individual dentofacial development, and to understand the mechanical principles and tissue responses involved.

Divided into three parts, this authoritative resource covers pretreatment considerations, treatment principles of skeletal and dentoalveolar anomalies, and tissue response to orthodontic and orthopaedic forces. Classification of malocclusions and craniofacial growth and development are discussed, and the text explores how to distinguish between normal occlusion and malocclusions. Essential Orthodontics outlines how to perform a comprehensive orthodontic examination leading to an orthodontic diagnosis, and the formation of a treatment plan.

Following a student-friendly layout with key objectives and chapter summaries, Essential Orthodontics is an accessible yet comprehensive resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.

An abundance of illustrations and clinical photographs exhibit how to perform treatment with different aligner systems, with a special focus on in-office designs.

The chapters on physiology and functional neuroanatomy, biomechanics, and treatment planning for various malocclusions highlight the authors’ focus on functionally driven treatment in contrast to mere esthetics.

The conscientiousness of the authors is carried through the book all the way to the final chapter dedicated to avoiding plastic waste.

Contents

1. Physiology and Functional Neuroanatomy of the Temporomandibular system and Musculoskeletal System
2. Biomechanical Aspects of Tooth Movement With Aligners
3. Diagnostics
4. Treatment Planning and Treatment With Aligners
5. Treatment of Different Malocclusions With Different Aligner Systems
6. Advantages of Aligner Orthodontics
7. Avoid Global Warming and Plastic Waste

The authors of this book take an unbiased approach to orthodontics by systematically reviewing the relevant clinical literature and analyzing the scientific evidence to help practitioners select the most effective and efficient modes of treatment. Each chapter addresses a specific topic by summarizing the literature, critically reviewing the evidence, and offering impartial recommendations that can be adopted by clinical practitioners.

Topics include Class II and Class III malocclusions, wires and wire sequences, dental asymmetries, causes of root resorption, and retention strategies, among others.

Correct application of the principles of biomechanics leads to highly efficient and successful orthodontic treatment; a lack of proper understanding produces ineffectual systems that may even lead to collateral tissue damage.

In addition, knowledge about the properties of the latest wire, bracket, and bonding materials and designs is a key factor in the configuration of successful orthodontic appliances. This essential book introduces students of orthodontics to the evolution of orthodontic technology and the properties of orthodontic materials, and outlines the essential mechanical principles behind successful orthodontic treatment.

Contents

1. Physical Principles
2. Application of Orthodontic Force
3. Analysis of Two-Tooth Mechanics
4. Frictional and Frictionless Systems
5. Anchorage Control
6. Correction of Vertical Discrepancies
7. Correction of Transverse Discrepancies
8. Correction of Anteroposterior Discrepancies
9. Space Closure

In lieu of overly complicated wire bending, the author of this manual promotes precise, intuitive bending and presents the proven methods that work with any biologically compatible wire.

The essential components and techniques of customized wire bending are detailed step-by-step, including trimming of casts; selection and proper manipulation of pliers; the first-order bends (in or out), second-order bends (up or down), and third-order bends (torque); and optimal methods of adjustment to be used during orthodontic treatment.

In addition, the author elucidates the “fourth-order bend,” which is the understanding of how to use a wire effectively to apply orthodontic force to a patient over time. Technical images and case presentations illustrate each step of the process to ensure maximum comprehension. A must-have guide for orthodontic residents and practitioners alike.

The provision of high-quality treatment with good aesthetic outcomes and shorter treatment times are important goals for all practising orthodontists.

To facilitate these objectives, the availability of aesthetic appliances with low friction levels together with the introduction of orthodontic mini-screws have allowed faster and more efficient treatment with reduced side effects. The use of contemporary aesthetic appliances and mini-screws also negates the problems seen regarding patient compliance – which can be particularly problematic with adolescents and adults who are reluctant to use head-gear and traditional intra-oral devices.

Authored by experts of international renown, Contemporary Orthodontics: Self-Ligating Appliances, Mini-Screws and Second Molars Extraction addresses these issues and is lavishly illustrated to clearly describe the diagnosis and treatment planning of Class II and III malocclusion and the use of second molar extraction. The book particularly explores the use of the Clarity Self-Ligating appliance, a device which contains all of the essential features of SmartClip but which – by possessing improved aesthetic properties – also demonstrates greater patient acceptability and hence improvement in compliance.

Contemporary Orthodontics: Self-Ligating Appliances, Mini-Screws and Second Molars Extraction is ideal for practicing orthodontists both qualified and in training.

• Authored by experts of international renown
• Lavish use of colour photography and artwork helps explain new concepts clearly
• Demonstrates the effective use of the Clarity Self-Ligating appliance, a device which contains all of the essential features of SmartClip but which also demonstrates greater patient acceptability and hence improvement in compliance
• Explains treatment options that show more predictable outcomes, good performance sliding biomechanics, the application of low force levels and reduced treatment times
• Ideal for orthodontists worldwide – whether qualified or in training

This book defines and depicts all cephalometric landmarks on a skull or spine in both 2D and 3D and then identifies them on radiographs.

Each major cephalometric analysis is described in detail, and the linear or angular measures are shown pictorially for better understanding.

Because many orthodontists pick specific measures from various cephalometric analyses to formulate their own analysis, these measures are organized relative to the skeletal or dental structure and then compared or contrasted relative to diagnosis, growth, and treatment. Cephalometric norms (eg, age, sex, ethnicity) are also discussed relative to treatment and esthetics.

The final chapter shows the application of these measures to clinical cases to teach clinicians and students how to use them effectively.

As radiology transitions from 2D to 3D, it is important to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of each in diagnosis and treatment, and this book outlines all of the relevant concerns for daily practice.

338 illustrations

Contents:

1. Introduction to the Use of Cephalometrics
2. 2D and 3D Radiography
3. Skeletal Landmarks and Measures
4. Frontal Cephalometric Analysis
5. Soft Tissue Analysis
6. A Perspective on Norms and Standards
7. The Transition from 2D to 3D Cephalometrics: Understanding the Problems of Landmarks and Measures
8. Cephalometric Airway Analysis
9. Radiographic Superimposition: From 2D to 3D
10. Growth and Treatment Predictions: Accuracy and Reliability
11. Measuring Bone with CBCT
12. Common Pathologic Findings in Cephalometric Radiology
13. The Cost of 2D Versus 3D Radiology
14. Clinical Cases