
Contemporary Orthodontics
6th Edition
Description
The leading text for orthodontic education! With a world-renowned author team led by Dr. William Proffit, Contemporary Orthodontics, 6th Edition continues its long tradition of excellence in providing detailed coverage of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment techniques. Key topics include practical applications of computer technology, alternative treatment approaches, the biomechanics of orthodontic appliances, the selection of efficient treatment procedures, and the treatment of complex problems in both children and adults. A wealth of case studies with photographs and illustrations highlight and reinforce key concepts.
Key Features
- UNIQUE! A clear writing style and logical organization help you more easily understand important and difficult concepts.
- NEW! Now on the Expert Consult platform, the printed textbook comes with an easy-to-access electronic version of the text that includes references linked to PubMed abstracts.
- Comprehensive coverage provides detailed information on diagnosis, treatment planning, and current treatment procedures.
Table of 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: The Problem-Oriented Approach
7. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan
Section IV: Biomechanics, Mechanics and Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances
8. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy
9. Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control
10. Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances
Section V: Treatment in Preadolescent Children
11. Moderate Non-Skeletal Problems: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment
12. Complex Non-Skeletal Problems
Section VI: Growth Modification
13. NEW! Growth Modification in Transverse and Class III Problems
14. NEW! Growth Modification in Class II, Open Bite/ Deep Bite, and Multi-Dimensional Problems
Section VII: Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in the Early Permanent Dentition
15. The First Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Alignment and Leveling
16. The Second Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Correction of Molar Relationship and Space Closure
17. The Third Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing
18. Retention
Section VIII: Treatment for Adults
19. Special Considerations in Orthodontics for Adults
20. Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment
Details
- No. of pages:
- 744
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Mosby 2019
- Published:
- 3rd October 2018
- Imprint:
- Mosby
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780323624527
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780323543880
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780323543897
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780323543873
About the Authors
William Proffit
Affiliations and Expertise
Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Henry Fields
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor, Orthodontics, Dean, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Brent Larson
David Sarver
Affiliations and Expertise
Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Private Practice, Birmingham, AL
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