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Learn the latest approaches to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment! Contemporary Orthodontics, Seventh Edition provides an evidence-based guide to the stages of growth and development, diagnosis, treatment planning, and current treatment techniques. Coverage includes biomechanics and the mechanical principles in orthodontic force control, along with a discussion of contemporary orthodontic appliances and the treatment of malocclusion and dentofacial deformity. Illustrated case studies help you more easily apply concepts to practice. Written by an experienced team of orthodontic specialists led by Henry W. Fields Jr., Brent E. Larson, and David M. Sarver, this is the go-to orthodontics text and reference for dental students, general dentists, and orthodontic residents and specialists.

Over the past two decades, the field of orthodontics has seen many changes in terms of appliances, diagnostic and simulation tools, and treatment protocols. From diagnosis through simulation to treatment planning and clinical workflow, this practical and useful book provides the reader with a range of treatment modalities for buccal and lingual braces, clear aligners, and other functional orthodontic appliances. Through a demonstrative, step-by-step approach using case presentations, top experts in the field offer their individual recipes for success.

Contents

Braces
Chapter 01. Comprehensive Phase I and Phase II 3D Digital Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment for a Patient with Significant Mouth Breathing and Snoring Habits, Severe Crowding, and Transposed Maxillary Lateral Incisors and Canines
Chapter 02. 3D Planning and Simulation with Lingual Orthodontics
Chapter 03. Multidisciplinary Ortho-Perio Cases Treated with Custom Fixed Appliances
Chapter 04. Guidelines for Successful Treatment of an Interdisciplinary Ortho-Perio-Prostho Case

Clear Aligners
Chapter 05. Simultaneous Distalization Using TADs and Invisalign Technique: Aligners’ Biomechanical
Considerations
Chapter 06. Not Just Aligners: A Hybrid Approach for Complex Cases
Chapter 07. The Open Bite Challenge: Effective Treatment and Long-Term Retention Using Clear Aligners

Ortho-Surgery and TADs
Chapter 08. Maxillary Transverse Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment Options

TMJ
Chapter 09. 4D, Orthopedic Stability and TMD: It’s All about Chewing

Sagittal Correction
Chapter 10. Sagittal First: Changing the Position of the Teeth and Arches in Class II and Class III Malocclusions in Children and Adults – Step by Step

Digital Smile Design
Chapter 11. Digital Smile Design (DSD) as a Tool to Plan and Simulate All Orthodontic and Multidisciplinary Cases

Rafi Romano (Editor)

This second edition of the bestselling and authoritative text on clear aligners has been fully updated from start to finish, incorporating the step-by-step protocols of the first edition but including all new digital planning and staging images to reflect the latest software, new cases in every clinical chapter, and the latest advancements in technology and capabilities of clear aligners. In particular, the concept of combining anteroposterior protocols with vertical protocols for Class II and Class III treatment is introduced to assist clinicians in formulating treatment plans for different types of malocclusions. This edition also features brand-new chapters on Class II growth modification and early interceptive treatment with maxillary expansion, as clear aligners have developed extensively in these areas since the first edition was published. Boasting 32 clinical cases, this second edition includes a video for each case that explains the digital treatment plan design, including staging patterns, attachment design, and final occlusal plan. Finally, the bibliography has been updated to reflect the most recent research on clear aligner treatment. Patients want esthetic orthodontic treatment more than ever before, and clear aligners are more capable than ever before, so the future is clear. Find out how much you can do with clear aligners!

Contents

Chapter 01. A Brief History of the Orthodontic Appliance
Chapter 02. A Comparison Between Fixed Appliances and Clear Aligners
Chapter 03. Case Selection for Clear Aligner Treatment
Chapter 04. Digital Workflow and Monitoring Treatment
Chapter 05. Digital Treatment Planning and Software Design
Chapter 06. Staging Tooth Movements in the Digital Software Plane
Chapter 07. Troubleshooting, Finishing, and Retention
Chapter 08. Resolution of Spacing and Crowding
Chapter 09. Deep Bite Treatment
Chapter 10. Anterior Open Bite Treatment
Chapter 11. Class II Treatment
Chapter 12. Class II Growth Modification with Clear Aligners
Chapter 13. Class III Treatment
Chapter 14. Early Interceptive Treatment

Sandra Khong Tai

This book presents useful tips and strategies on how to integrate aligner orthodontics successfully into clinical practice, whether outsourced or with in-office aligner treatment. This second edition sees the authors review the diagnostic protocols and the biomechanics of aligners before presenting aligner orthodontics protocols. Supported by accompanying case documentation, the discussion of each malocclusion includes information on the associated symptoms, the rationale behind the selected treatment approaches, and the various outcomes achieved. The separation into sections on each malocclusion helps patients and clinicians in deciding whether this system can provide optimal treatment outcomes for a particular clinical situation. This is a practical manual for any clinician interested in the treatment modality of aligner orthodontics.

Contents

Chapter 1. Physiology and functional neuroanatomy of the temporomandibular system and musculoskeletal system
Chapter 2. Biomechanical aspects of tooth movement with aligners
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
Chapter 4. Treatment planning and treatment with aligners
Chapter 5. Treatment of different malocclusions with different aligner systems
Chapter 6. Advantages of aligner orthodontics
Chapter 7. Avoid global warming and plastic waste

Werner Schupp, Julia Haubrich

For almost 20 years, clear aligners have seen growing popularity in addressing patients’ demands for orthodontic treatment that is also discreet and esthetically inconspicuous. Especially for the adult patient, these almost invisible systems are in considerable demand. Supported by solid clinical evidence, this new work introduces and discusses all the presently available thermoplastically formed products that apply a predetermined strain to the teeth and jaw, with the goal of correcting malpositioned teeth, while also being esthetically acceptable for the patient. Key Features: – More than a dozen contributions by top international experts – Includes the most recent guidelines on clinical management with aligners – Scientific approach presents evidence from material properties research, forces generated with aligners, and treatment outcome assessments – Valuable information on changes in oral microbiota, potential side effects, biocompatibility, and more Orthodontic Aligner Treatment will be welcomed by all orthodontic specialists, as well as graduate students, researchers, and clinical faculty in the field.

Theodore Eliades, Athanasios E. Athanasiou

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So much is happening in the world these days. We are caught up in a rapid technologic transformation, with all fields and industries being impacted by this wave. Orthodontics is no exception. Today, technology has a huge impact on dental and orthodontic practices. Most of the challenging mechanics in orthodontic mechanotherapy of the past, such as leveling and alignment, have become extremely easy due to improvements in material technology. Esthetic “invisible” orthodontic appliances such as clear aligners, lingual orthodontic appliances, and temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have become the “game changers” in orthodontics.

In 2022, the world is experiencing a transition (a “hybrid”) era from analog to digital techniques in orthodontics. It would not be surprising if orthodontic techniques based on simulations become the “future” of orthodontic practice and soon replace the wire-bracket systems. The new millennium brought about a paradigm shift in diagnosis and treatment planning concepts in orthodontics. Today, particularly adult patients visit our clinics with the hope of improving their smile through orthodontic treatment. Many adult patients have complex and challenging dental situations such as chipped or discolored teeth, worn occlusion, etc. Orthodontic treatment on its own is often insufficient to resolve these problems. Thus, a team approach involving clinicians from various dental disciplines is often necessary to deliver a realistic and satisfactory dental solution.

The interdisciplinary treatment concept is relatively new for many orthodontists. Orthodontic education by its nature covers function and esthetics together, based on the old concepts inherited from its founders. Therefore, young orthodontists usually do not think about their possible role in an interdisciplinary team. The main objective of this book is to introduce ways in which orthodontics can contribute to esthetic interdisciplinary treatments and to give young orthodontists tips in this regard. This book would also be beneficial for general dentists who want to improve their capabilities and the quality of their dental work by collaborating with the orthodontist.

Contents

Chapter 1: Orthodontics in Esthetic Interdisciplinary Treatments: Starting Orthodontic Treatment with Esthetics in Mind
Chapter 2: A Clinical Update on Mini-Screw Anchorage
Chapter 3: Basic Concepts and Contemporary Techniques in Lingual Orthodontics
Chapter 4: The Use of Attachments in Clear Aligner (Invisalign) Treatment
Chapter 5: A Clinical Guide to Retention and Management of Relapse
Index

Yahya S. Tosun

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