Clinical Problem Solving in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry and Evolve eBooks Package

by Millett, Declan; Welbury, Richard, Ph.D.; Campbell, Caroline (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780702044694
• ISBN10: 0702044695
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

This is a second edition of a hugely successful practical resource in orthodontics and paediatric dentistry - ideal for undergraduate dental students and post-graduates preparing for the MJDF and similar exams. Focuses on clinical problem-solving in orthodonticss and paediatric dentistry - two closely-related topics that are usually separated into different volumes. Provides practical help with treatment planning, guiding the reader through the process of safe and effective decision-making. Provides two different approaches to the clinical cases - some topics include scenarios with questions and answers; others include differential diagnosis with a focus on how to plan and manage treatment effectively. Uses 'key-point" Evidence-Based' boxes systematically to emphasise core knowledge for assessment and provide a rationale for treatment approaches. Contains valuable 'mind-maps', which helps the reader consolidate information prior to exams. #xA0; Includes orthodontic sections on severe crowding, additional canine problems, bilateral crossbite covering the use of temporary anchorage devices, incisor root resorbtion from an impacted maxillary canine, cone beam CT, tooth-size discrepancy assessment, transposition, RME, SARPE and self-ligating brackets Includes paedriatric dentistry sections on the use of CPP-ACP, indirect pulp caps, caries diagnosis systems, minimally invasive techniques, and the importance of caries risk assessment and appropriate fluoride prescription, and mechanisms for how flouride works.