Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment

by Thomas Rakosi, Thomas M. Graber

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783131490810
Publisher:	Thieme
Publication date:	12/16/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	378
File size:	45 MB
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About the Author

Professor emeritus and Former Chairman, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
Deceased, former Clinical Professor of Orthodontics, Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Table of Contents

1 Therapeutic Diagnosis
2 Preventive Orthodontics
3 Early Treatment: Interceptive Guidance of Occlusion including Serial Extraction followed by Mechanotherapy
4 Functional Orthodontic and Functional Orthopedic Treatment
5 The Twin Block Technique
6 The Functional Magnetic System
7 Early Maxillary Expansion
8 The Interarch Compression Spring in Orthodontics
9 Anchorage Control in Orthodontic Extraction Therapy
10 Segmented Arch Mechanics
11 The Alexander Discipline
12 Implants and Orthodontics
13 Treatment with the Invisalign System
14 Stripping
15 Active Retention Procedures
16 Treatment Planning for Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis

Editorial Reviews

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

May be considered a classic orthodontic textbook...an excellent review...one of the essential reference books that should be in his or her library.—Dental Journal "Very well illustrated."—Australian Orthodontic Journal

"A text that emphasizes a broad perspective, drawing on an international base of experience, and advocates a highly individualized approach ... The highest standards are exhibited in the design and production of the abundantly illustrated volume." — booknews.com

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