An Introduction to Orthodontics

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About this Book

• A new edition of a classic text, covering all areas of the field, explaining theory and demonstrating practical techniques
• Comprehensive case studies that take the reader from the beginning to the end of complex orthodontic treatment
• Student-friendly design that includes learning objectives, key points, and annotated further reading
• Extensively illustrated with over 700 colour photographs and line drawings to aid revision

New to this edition

• Three new case studies supported by extensive photographic records and treatment plans
• Where applicable, chapters now include directions to key Cochrane reviews relating to the subject matter
• All chapters now begin with learning objectives - an ideal revision tool
• Includes fully updated and annotated further reading for each chapter

Popular with students, lecturers, and practitioners, An Introduction to Orthodontics, Fourth Edition is a perfect starting point for anyone unfamiliar with the theoretical and practical aspects of orthodontics. An Introduction to Orthodontics is an established reference text, and now with the addition of several new features it is an ideal revision tool.

This textbook is highly illustrated throughout, including over 700 diagrams, clinical photographs and illustrated case studies that show the long-term planning and progress of orthodontic treatment. Each chapter is enhanced by learning objectives, key points boxes, annotated references, and directions to relevant Cochrane reviews. Orthodontic Assessment, Anchorage Planning, and Removable Appliances chapters are completely revised for the fourth edition. In direct response to a request from the readers, a section on 'What to refer and when' is included in the chapter on Management of the Developing Dentition. The text has a user-friendly design to ensure that content is clear and accessible for deep study or quick reference.

Thoroughly updated and now in its fourth edition, An Introduction to Orthodontics maintains its position as the essential reference and revision text in the field.

Readership: Undergraduate dental students, newly qualified dentists, general dental practitioners, paediatric dentists, as well as orthodontic nurses, orthodontic therapists (trainees and qualified), trainee orthodontists, and other specialist practitioners.

Table of Contents

1: The rationale for orthodontic treatment
2: The aetiology and classification of malocclusion
3: Management of the developing dentation
4: Z. L. Nelson-Moon: Craniofacial growth, the cellular basis of tooth movement and anchorage
5: S. J. Littlewood: Orthodontic assessment
6: Cephalometrics
7: S. J. Littlewood: Treatment planning
8: Class I
9: Class II division 1
10: Class II division 2
11: Class III
12: Anterior open bite and posterior open bite
13: Crossbites
14: Canines
15: F. Dyer: Anchorage planning
16: S. J. Littlewood: Retention
17: Removable appliances
18: Fixed appliances
19: S. J. Littlewood: Functional appliances
20: S. J. Littlewood: Adult orthodontics
21: S. J. Littlewood: Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery
22: Cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies
23: Orthodontic first aid