TEXTBOOK OF ORTHODONTICS - E-Book

by Sridhar Premkumar

Overview

This book is an effort to step up with the present changing scenarios of learning. It is the fruition of striking a balance between rejuvenated fundamentals of classical manuscripts, the fresh knowledge rich curriculum and tailored resource package with outstanding transparencies. It combines the strong foundation of basic core elements of orthodontic concepts, proper diagnosis and recognition of problems and exposure to treatment strategies and methodologies. It is a definite book for all dental undergraduates and an excellent supplement for all students undergoing postgraduate specialist training in orthodontics. - Covers syllabi prescribed by Dental Council of India (DCI) and International schools of dentistry - Provides more than 1500 line arts, flowcharts, tables and clinical photographs for easy perception of the subject and to illustrate vital principles and techniques - Chapters contain Clinical Significance boxes that encourage readers to relate and channelize the theory knowledge into clinical practice - Learning Exercises furnished in each chapter facilitates the students to assess themselves and reflect on what had been learnt - Synopsis of Treatment Planning for Different Malocclusions, the last chapter serves not only as a guide to recap the depth and breadth of factual comprehension but also to promote analysis, evaluation and judgment in orthodontic treatment philosophies

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788131240366
Publisher:	Elsevier India
Publication date:	04/25/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	780
File size:	85 MB
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Table of Contents

Section I An Introduction to Orthodontics 1. Development of a Concept 2 Section II Growth and Development 2. Prenatal Development of Cranial, Facial and Oral Structures 14 3. Principles of Growth and Development 24 4. Controlling Factors in Growth of the Skull 31 5. Postnatal Growth of Craniofacial Structures 43 6. Dynamics of Facial Growth 58 7. Development of Dentition and Occlusion 67 8. Normal Occlusion 89 Section III Physiology of the Stomatognathic System 9. Functional Osteology 102 10. Myology 109 11. Temporomandibular Joint 121 12. Functions of the Stomatognathic System 125 Section IV Incidence and Recognition of Malocclusion 13. Epidemiology of Malocclusion 134 14. Recording of Malocclusion 145 Section V Etiology of Malocclusion 15. Etiology of Malocclusion: General Factors 175 16. Etiology of Malocclusion: Local Factors 191 17. Unfavorable Sequelae of Malocclusion 206 Section VI Diagnostic Procedures, Aids and Their Interpretation 18. Essential Diagnostic Aids: Case History and Clinical Examination 215 19. Essential Diagnostic Aids: Study Models and Model Analyses 235 20. Essential Diagnostic Aids: Essential Radiographs and Clinical Photographs 253 21. Supplemental Diagnostic Aids: Cephalometric and Digital Radiography 265 22. Supplemental Diagnostic Aids: Hand–Wrist Radiographs, Cervical Vertebrae, 3D Imaging and Computerized Cephalometric Systems 300 23. Supplemental Diagnostic Aids: Electromyography and Biostatistics 314 Section VII Principles of Orthodontic Tooth Movement 24. Biological Principles of Tooth Movement 319 25. Biomechanical Principles of Orthodontic Tooth Movement 338 Section VIII Treatment Philosophy, Orthodontic Materials and Care during Orthodontic Treatment 26. Orthodontic Treatment Philosophy and Development of Appliances 353 27. Materials Used in Orthodontics 364 28. Complications Encountered and Dental Care during Orthodontic Therapy 397 Section IX Early Orthodontic Treatment 29. Preventive Orthodontics 408 30. Interceptive Orthodontics 428 31. Serial Extraction 459 Section X Limited Corrective Orthodontics 32. Removable Appliances 472 33. Functional Appliances 509 34. Extraoral Appliances 549 35. Fixed Appliances: Basic Techniques 562 36. Expansion Appliances 580 Section XI Surgical Orthodontics 37. Minor Surgical Procedures 595 38. Major Surgical Orthodontics 606 39. Cleft Lip and Palate and Orthodontics 626 Section XII Approach to Management of Malocclusion 40. Treatment Planning: General Considerations 646 41. Space Gaining Procedures 656 42. Treatment of Malocclusions 676 43. Retention after Orthodontic Therapy 710 44. Synopsis of Treatment Planning for Different Malocclusions 722