Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Practical Guide

Description

This guide to fixed appliance-based orthodontics is designed to serve as a comprehensive ‘how to’ manual. With the aid of a wealth of superb illustrations, instruction is provided on all aspects of fixed appliance treatment, including bracket placement and positioning, archwire selection and engagement, use of auxiliaries, placement of fixed retainers, and wire bending. The supporting text presents important information underpinning the selection of attachments and mechanics, emphasising the relative merits and demerits of the various approaches with appropriate use of key referencing. It will offer detailed support on the use of fixed orthodontic appliances for undergraduates and postgraduates and those starting with practical orthodontic treatments, while providing a valuable refresher and reference for more experienced clinicians. Front Matter ....Pages i-viii Appliance Selection (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 1-10 Orthodontic Instruments (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 11-21 Bracket Placement and Positioning (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 23-44 Initial Alignment (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 45-60 Space Redistribution (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 61-74 Overbite (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 75-88 Space Closure (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 89-100 Finishing Stages (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 101-116 Wire Bending (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 117-124 Removal of Fixed Appliances (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 125-135 Orthodontic Retention (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 137-144 Maintenance of Fixed Appliances During Treatment (Padhraig Fleming, Jadbinder Seehra)....Pages 145-155 Back Matter ....Pages 157-160