State-of-the-Art Orthodontics
Self-Ligating Appliances, Miniscrews and Second Molars Extraction
By- Hugo Trevisi, DDS, Orthodontist, Presidente Prudente, Brazil
- Reginaldo C. Trevisi Zanelato, Orthodontist, Presidente Prudente, Brazil
Authored by experts of international renown, State-of-the-Art Orthodontics: Self-Ligating Appliances, Mini-Screws and Second Molars Extraction is lavishly illustrated throughout and explains the latest techniques in the management of Class II and III malocclusions including severe over-crowding. Places particular emphasis on the role of the Clarity Self-Ligating appliance - an esthetic device that also demonstrates excellent sliding biomechanics and allows use of low force levels and reduced treatment times.
Audience
Practicing orthodontists both qualified and in training
Hardbound, 240 Pages
Published: April 2011
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-7234-3653-9
Contents
1. Low Friction Aesthetic Brackets - Clarity SL Self-Ligating Appliance
Introduction
Characteristics of the Appliance
Prescription of the Clarity SL Self-Ligating Appliance SystemSliding Biomechanics with the Clarity SL Self-Ligating Appliance
Clarity SL Self-Ligating Bracket Removal2. Mini-screws and Biomechanics in OrthodonticsIntroduction
SmartClip Self-Ligating Appliances and orthodontic mini-screwsMini-screws
Surgical protocol for insertion of mini-screwsPlanning the set-up of the orthodontic appliance for the insertion of mini-screws
Mini-screws as an anchorage system in orthodontic biomechanic treatment mechanics with bicuspid extractionsClass II treatment with molar distalization using mini-screws
Intrusion of teeth using mini-screwsMesialization and uprighting of molars using mini-screws
3. Second molar extractions
IntroductionDevelopment of Second Molars and Third Molars
Why should second molars be extracted?When should second molars be extracted?
Characteristics of patients who undergo second molar extractionsManagement of the distalizing mechanics
Eruption of third molars after second molars extraction
