Orthodontics at a Glance

by Gill, Daljit S.

• ISBN13: 9781405127882
• ISBN10: 1405127880
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-09
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Orthodontics at a Glance is the new title in the highly popular at a Glance series. It provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid. Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams encapsulating essential knowledge. Structured over four sections, Orthodontics at a Glance covers: * Craniofacial growth and development * Diagnosis and treatment planning * The management of malocclusion * Treatment techniques Orthodontics at a Glance is the ideal companion for all students of dentistry, junior clinicians and those working towards orthodontic specialization. In addition the text will provide valuable insight for general dental practitioners wanting to update their orthodontic knowledge, orthodontic nurses, therapists and technicians.

Author Biography

Daljit S. Gill is Consultant/ Honorary Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital (UCLH NHS Foundation Trust) and UCL Eastman Dental Institute. He is also Honorary Consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Craniofacial Growth and Development

An Introduction into Facial Growth and Development

Growth and Development of the Neurocranium

Growth and Development of the Nasomaxillary Complex

Growth and Development of the Mandible

Growth and Development of the Soft Tissues

Development of the Dentition Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Aetiology of Malocclusion I: Skeletal and Soft Tissue Factors

The Aetiology of Malocclusion II: Locals Factors and Habits

The Classification of Malocclusion

Principles of Orthodontic Treatment Planning

The Risks and Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment

History

Extra-oral Examination: Skeletal Pattern

Extra-Oral Examination: Soft Tissues

Intra-Oral Examination

Smile Analysis

Space Analysis

Orthodontic Records

Cephalometric Analysis

The Management of Malocclusion

Class 1 Malocclusion

Class 2, Division 1 Malocclusion

Class 2, Division 2 Malocclusion

Class 3 Malocclusion

Asymmetries

Open Bite Malocclusion

Deep Bite Malocclusion

Interceptive Orthodontics

Poor Prognosis First Permanent Molars

Crossbites

Impacted Teeth

Impacted Maxillary Canines

Hypodontia

Supernumaries

Treatment Techniques

The Biology of Tooth Movement

Biomechanics of Tooth Movement

Anchorage Management

Removable Appliances

Functional Appliances

Fixed Appliances

Stability and Retention

Adult Orthodontics

Orthognathic Surgery

Cleft Lip and Palate

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