Contemporary Orthodontics

6th Edition - August 6, 2018

Authors: William R. Proffit, Henry Fields, Brent Larson, David M. Sarver

Hardback ISBN:

9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 4 3 8 7 - 3

eBook ISBN:

9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 4 3 8 8 - 0

The leading text for orthodontic education! With a world-renowned author team led by Dr. William Proffit, Contemporary Orthodontics, 6th Edition continues its long tradition of… Read more

Purchase options

Info / Buy

LIMITED OFFER

Save 50% on book bundles

Immediately download your ebook while waiting for your print delivery. No promo code is needed.

The leading text for orthodontic education! With a world-renowned author team led by Dr. William Proffit, Contemporary Orthodontics, 6th Edition continues its long tradition of excellence in providing detailed coverage of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment techniques. Key topics include practical applications of computer technology, alternative treatment approaches, the biomechanics of orthodontic appliances, the selection of efficient treatment procedures, and the treatment of complex problems in both children and adults. A wealth of case studies with photographs and illustrations highlight and reinforce key concepts.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I: The Orthodontic Problem
Introduction
1: Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society
The Changing Goals of Orthodontic Treatment
The Usual Orthodontic Problems: Epidemiology of Malocclusion
Why Is Malocclusion So Prevalent?
Who Needs Treatment?
Type of Treatment: Evidence-Based Selection
Demand for Treatment
2: Concepts of Growth and Development
Growth: Pattern, Variability, and Timing
Methods for Studying Physical Growth
The Nature of Skeletal Growth
Sites and Types of Growth in the Craniofacial Complex
Theories of Growth Control
Social and Behavioral Development
3: Early Stages of Development
Late Fetal Development and Birth
Infancy and Early Childhood: The Primary Dentition Years
Late Childhood: The Mixed Dentition Years
4: Later Stages of Development
Adolescence_ The Early Permanent Dentition Years
Growth Patterns in the Dentofacial Complex
Maturational and Aging Changes
5: The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems
Specific Causes of Malocclusion
Genetic Influences
Environmental Influences
Etiology in Contemporary Perspective
Section II: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Introduction
Timing
Treatment Complexity
Predictability and Success With Treatment Methods
Patient Interaction in Planning
6: Orthodontic Diagnosis: The Problem-Oriented Approach
Questionnaire and Interview
Clinical Evaluation
Diagnostic Records
Orthodontic Classification
Development of a Problem List
7: Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan
Treatment Planning Concepts and Goals
Major Issues in Planning Treatment
Treatment Possibilities
Planning Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment
Treatment Planning in Special Circumstances
Section III: Biomechanics, Mechanics, and Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances
Introduction
8: The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy
Periodontal and Bone Response to Normal Function
Periodontal Ligament and Bone Response to Sustained Force
Anchorage and Its Control
Deleterious Effects of Orthodontic Force
9: Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control
Elastic Materials and the Production of Orthodontic Force
Design Factors in Orthodontic Appliances
Mechanical Aspects of Anchorage Control
Determinate Versus Indeterminate Force Systems
10: Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances
Removable Appliances
Fixed Appliances
Section IV: Treatment in Preadolescent Children: What Is Different?
Introduction
11: Moderate Nonskeletal Problems in Preadolescent Children: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment in Family Practice
Orthodontic Triage: Distinguishing Moderate From Complex Treatment Problems
Management of Occlusal Relationship Problems
Management of Eruption Problems
Space Analysis: Quantification of Space Problems
Treatment of Space Problems
12: Complex Nonskeletal Problems in Preadolescent Children: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment
Eruption Problems
Traumatic Displacement of Teeth
Space-Related Problems
Section V: Growth Modification
Introduction
Timing in Relation to the Amount of Growth Remaining
Different Timing for Different Planes of Space
Timing in Relation to Patient Compliance
13: Treatment of Skeletal Transverse and Class III Problems
Growth Modification in the Transverse Plane of Space
Class III Growth Modification
14: Growth Modification in Class II, Open Bite/Deep Bite, and Multidimensional Problems
Class II Growth Modification
Combined Vertical and Anteroposterior Problems
Facial Asymmetry in Children
Section VI: Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in the Early Permanent Dentition
Introduction
15: Comprehensive Treatment in Adolescents: Alignment and Vertical Problems
Class I Crowding/Protrusion
Leveling
16: Comprehensive Treatment in Adolescence: Space Closure and Class II/Class III Correction
Space Closure in Incisor Protrusion Problems
Class II Correction in Adolescents
Class III Camouflage
17: Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing
Adjustment of Individual Tooth Positions
Correction of Vertical Incisor Relationships
Final “Settling” of Teeth
Positioners for Finishing
Special Finishing Procedures to Avoid Relapse
Micro-Esthetic Procedures in Finishing
18: Retention
Why Is Retention Necessary?
Removable Retainers
Fixed Retainers
Active Retainers
Section VII: Treatment for Adults
Introduction
19: Special Considerations in Treatment for Adults
Adjunctive Versus Comprehensive Treatment
Principles of Adjunctive Treatment
Adjunctive Treatment Procedures
Comprehensive Treatment in Adults
Summary
20: Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment
Development of Orthognathic Surgery
The Borderline Patient: Camouflage Versus Surgery
Contemporary Surgical Techniques
Special Considerations in Planning Surgical Treatment
Putting Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment Together: Who Does What and When?
Index