This text, now in its second edition, has been rewritten to reflect the changes in the field. Concentrating on the most current concepts and best treatment methods in modern orthodontics, the text provides an overview of diagnosis and treatment planning, followed by step-by-step descriptions of orthodontic techniques. Current information is included on mixed dentition, non-extraction therapy, computerized cephalometrics and the orthodontic aspects of orthogathic surgery. Clinical applications for bio-engineering and physical science principles of orthodontic mechanotherapy are described.
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Höhe: 27.9 cm
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978-0-8016-6590-5 (9780801665905)
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Part 1 Diagnosis and treatment planning: diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics; biomedical principles and reactions; bone physiology, metabolism and biomechanics in orthodontic practice; application of bioengineering to clinical orthodontics; computer applications in orthodontics; interceptive guidance of occlusion. Part 2 Techniques and treatment: functional appliances; combined activator headgear orthopaedics; mixed dentition treatment; bonding in orthodontics; the edgewise appliance; treatment mechanics for the straight wire appliance; periodontic and orthodontic relationships; adult orthodontics - diagnosis and treatment; orthodontic aspects of orthognathic surgery; retention and relapse.
