Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment

Thomas Rakosi, Thomas M. Graber

Thieme, 2010 - Medical - 364 pages

Written by experts in the field, this essential atlas provides a comprehensive discussion of the safest, fastest, and most efficient evidence-based orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic treatments. Leading clinicians provide information on innovative methods and materials - including the twin block technique, the functional magnetic system, the interarch compression spring, and the Invisalign system. The book also contains thorough reviews of diagnostic principles, preventive orthodontics, early treatment options, implants, functional therapeutic methods, and treatment planning for mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Instructive color photographs and illustrations accompany clinically relevant case studies that demonstrate key techniques and long-term treatment results.

Highlights:

• Clinical information on interceptive orthodontics, including discussions of guided extraction and functional orthopedics
• The biomechanics of orthodontic therapy for fixed and removable appliances
• Discussion of anchorage control and septal arch mechanics
• The latest methods for solving tooth-size discrepancies, morphologic variations, and recrowding in the lower anterior segment
• 1260 drawings, radiographs, and photos - most in full-color

Packed with valuable information for dentists and maxillofacial surgeons, Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment is crucial reading for every orthodontist and orthodontic student.

This textbook makes an excellent contribution for the orthodontists and orthodonstic students. - Hellenic Orthodontic Review

Contents

• Therapeutic Diagnosis: 1
• Cephalometrics and Periodontal Assessment: 7
• Congenitaly Absence and Supernumerary Teeth: 21
• The Logic of Serial Extraction: 33
• The Principles of Functional Appliances: 68
• Proprioceptive Stimulus to Growth: 101
• 19: 111
• 2220: 117
• Functional Orthodontic and Functional Orthopedic Treatment: 126
• The Functional Magnetic System: 127
• 101: 143
• The Activator: 154
• Early Maxillary Expansion: 155
• Force Produced with Maxillary Expanders: 164
• The Bionator: 166
• The Interarch Compression Spring in Orthodontics: 179
• Effects of ICSS on the Dentition: 188
• TLoop Retraction Spring: 205
• Segmented Arch Mechanics: 224
• Twin Block Construction: 234
• The Alexander Discipline: 235
• Implants and Orthodontics: 261
• Treatment with the Invisalign System: 276
• Impressiontaking for the Invisalign System: 283
• Stripping: 289
• How to Maintain Normal Gingival Papillae: 295
• Active Retention Procedures: 313
• Clinical Management: 334
• 3223: 340
• 276: 358
• 66: 359
• 127: 360

About the author

Deceased, former Clinical Professor of Orthodontics, Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bibliographic information

• Title: Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment; Thieme Publishers Series
• Authors: Thomas Rakosi, Thomas M. Graber
• Editors: Thomas Rakosi, Thomas M. Graber
• Contributor: R. G. Alexander
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Thieme, 2010
• ISBN: 3131277610, 9783131277619
• Length: 364 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Dentistry / Orthodontics