Preadjusted Edgewise Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: Principles and Practice 1st Edition

Master Preadjusted Edgewise Appliances with This Comprehensive Guide

Preadjusted Edgewise Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: Principles and Practice is an essential resource that comprehensively covers the increasingly popular preadjusted edgewise technique. This book integrates clinical practice and research findings, with a focus on biomechanics and the clinical management of patients, making it a unique learning resource for specialists and trainees in orthodontics.

Key Features:

• Foundational Principles: A thorough introduction to the principles of treatment planning, orthodontic biomechanics, anchorage, informed patient consent, and dentolegal aspects of orthodontic treatment.
• Appliance Components: An exploration of the preadjusted edgewise appliance, including bracket design, bracket placement, orthodontic bonding and debonding, archwires, mini-implants (TADs), and auxiliaries.
• Treatment Stages: A comprehensive description of the stages of treatment, including alignment and leveling, controlled space closure, finishing, and retention.
• Malocclusion Management: Information on the management of major malocclusions (Class II, Class III, anterior open bite, deep overbite, and transverse problems) with preadjusted edgewise appliances.
• Broad Scope: Covers everything from informed patient consent to clinical techniques and the management of patient malocclusions.
• Target Audience: Perfect for postgraduate dentists, specialist practitioners, and hospital consultant orthodontists, as well as orthodontic therapists and nurses.