Search:

Product Information All Elsevier Sites   Advanced Product Search
SiteStat.jsp
CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTICS E-DITION
Contemporary Orthodontics e-dition
Text with Continually Updated Online Reference
To order this title, and for more information, click here
Fourth Edition

By
William Proffit, DDS, PhD, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Henry Fields, DDS, MS, MSD, Professor, Orthodontics, Dean, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
David Sarver, DMD, MS, Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Private Practice, Birmingham, AL

Description
Now it's easier than ever to stay on the leading edge of orthodontics with this acclaimed text. Keep a reference copy at your desk and go online from any computer to instantly search the entire contents whenever and wherever you need authoritative guidance. The e-dition gives you continually updated information on diagnosis, treatment planning, technologies, controversies, and more.

Contents


SECTION I. THE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEM


1. Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society



SECTION II. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS


2. Concepts of Growth and Development

3. Early Stages of Development

4. Later Stages of Development

5. The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems



SECTION III. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING


6. Orthodontic Diagnosis: Development of Problem List

7. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan

8. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: Limitations, Controversies, and Special Problems



SECTION IV. BIOMECHANICS, MECHANICS AND CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES


9. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy

10. Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control

11. Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances



SECTION V. TREATMENT IN PREADOLESCENT CHILDREN


12. Treatment of Nonskeletal Problems in Children

13. Treatment of Skeletal Problems in Children



SECTION VI. COMPREHENSIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN THE EARLY PERMANENT DENTITION


14. The First Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Alignment and Leveling

15. The Second Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Correction of Molar Relationship and Space Closure

16. The Third Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing

17. Retention



SECTION VII. TREATMENT IN ADULTS


18. Special Considerations in Treatment for Adults

19. Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 768 pages, publication date: JAN-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04613-8
ISBN-10: 0-323-04613-4
Imprint: MOSBY


024/226
Last update: 25 Nov 2009
Book contents
Table of contents
Reviews
Submit your review
Bookmark this page
Recommend this publication
Overview of all books
Printer-friendly version   Printer-friendly version