Orthodontics at a glance /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gill, Daljit S
Published: Blackwell Munksgaard,
Publisher Address: Oxford :
Publication Dates: 2008.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: At a glance series
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Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: vii, 106 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 9781405127882
1405127880
Index Number: RK521
CLC: R783.5
Call Number: R783.5/G475
Contents: 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 -- Skeletal and soft tissue factors -- The aetiology of malocclusion -- Locals factors and habits -- The classification of malocclusion -- Principles of orthodontic treatment planning -- The risks and benefits of ortho
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 -- Adu