Essentials of Orthodontics, 5th edition
- 5th Edition - April 15, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Sridhar Premkumar
- Language: English
Essentials of Orthodontics provides a high-level strategic overview of the century of orthodontic discipline. From developmental fundamentals to long-term relapse prevention, this… Read more
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Description
Essentials of Orthodontics provides a high-level strategic overview of the century of orthodontic discipline. From developmental fundamentals to long-term relapse prevention, this book delivers significant clinical insights within a meticulously organized structure. A favourite among students and clinicians alike, this book junctions theoretical models and practical reality.
Key features
Key features
• First-of-its-Kind Mind Maps: This is the first Indian orthodontic textbook to include dedicated Mind Maps in each chapter, specifically designed to help students quickly revise, remember, and present complex information during exams.
• Comprehensive yet Succinct Content: The book acts as a conglomeration of academic knowledge covering everything from Growth and Development to Retention and Relapse in a highly organized, exam-oriented framework.
• Vivid Multi-Colour Format: Replacing the traditional single-colour layout, this edition uses a multi-colour format and colour photo templates to make complex clinical structures and theoretical concepts easier to visualize and interpret.
• New Clinical Topics: Chapters on modern orthodontic advancements such as Lasers in Orthodontics, Friction in Orthodontics, and Mini Screw Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE).
• Enhanced Pedagogical Tools: That Includes Sequential and sectional chapter outlines, Vital Points and Refurbished Visuals with revisited tables, flowcharts, and figures that directly correlate with learned concepts for better recollection.
• Syllabus Alignment: The content is personalized to fulfil the updated syllabus of the National Dental Council (NDC) and various international universities in the domain of orthodontics.
• Digital Integration: Access to Medenact search engine for enhanced digital learning.
• Comprehensive yet Succinct Content: The book acts as a conglomeration of academic knowledge covering everything from Growth and Development to Retention and Relapse in a highly organized, exam-oriented framework.
• Vivid Multi-Colour Format: Replacing the traditional single-colour layout, this edition uses a multi-colour format and colour photo templates to make complex clinical structures and theoretical concepts easier to visualize and interpret.
• New Clinical Topics: Chapters on modern orthodontic advancements such as Lasers in Orthodontics, Friction in Orthodontics, and Mini Screw Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE).
• Enhanced Pedagogical Tools: That Includes Sequential and sectional chapter outlines, Vital Points and Refurbished Visuals with revisited tables, flowcharts, and figures that directly correlate with learned concepts for better recollection.
• Syllabus Alignment: The content is personalized to fulfil the updated syllabus of the National Dental Council (NDC) and various international universities in the domain of orthodontics.
• Digital Integration: Access to Medenact search engine for enhanced digital learning.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section I Development of a Concept
1. Introduction to Orthodontics
2. Epidemiology of Malocclusion
3. Theories of Growth
Section II Growth and Development
4. Concepts of Growth and Development
5. Growth of Facial Structures
6. Development of Occlusion and Normal Occlusion
7. Stomatognathics in Orthodontics
Section III Development of Problems
8. Classification of Malocclusion
9. Aetiology of Malocclusion
SECTION IV Diagnosis
10. Case History and Clinical Examination in Orthodontics
11. Radiographs and Related Diagnostic Aids
12. Model Analysis
13. Cephalometrics
SECTION V Biology, Mechanics and Orthodontic Materials
14. Biology of Tooth Movement
15. Biomechanics of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
16. Materials used in Orthodontics
SECTION VI Orthodontic Appliances
17. Removable Appliances
18. Functional Appliances
19. Orthopaedic Appliances
20. Expansion Appliances
21. Fixed Appliances
SECTION VII Treatment Planning in Orthodontics
22. General Considerations in Treatment Planning
23. Methods of Gaining Space
SECTION VIII Early Orthodontic Treatment
24. Preventive Orthodontics
25. Interceptive Orthodontics
SECTION IX Surgical Considerations in Orthodontics
26. Surgical Orthodontics
27. Cleft Lip and Palate
SECTION X Corrective Orthodontics
28. Management of Intra-Arch Problems
29. Management of Transverse Malocclusions
30. Management of Vertical Malocclusions
31. Management of Sagittal Malocclusions
32. Management of Problems in Adult Patients
SECTION XI Miscellaneous
33. Retention and Relapse
34. Risks in Orthodontic Treatment
1. Introduction to Orthodontics
2. Epidemiology of Malocclusion
3. Theories of Growth
Section II Growth and Development
4. Concepts of Growth and Development
5. Growth of Facial Structures
6. Development of Occlusion and Normal Occlusion
7. Stomatognathics in Orthodontics
Section III Development of Problems
8. Classification of Malocclusion
9. Aetiology of Malocclusion
SECTION IV Diagnosis
10. Case History and Clinical Examination in Orthodontics
11. Radiographs and Related Diagnostic Aids
12. Model Analysis
13. Cephalometrics
SECTION V Biology, Mechanics and Orthodontic Materials
14. Biology of Tooth Movement
15. Biomechanics of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
16. Materials used in Orthodontics
SECTION VI Orthodontic Appliances
17. Removable Appliances
18. Functional Appliances
19. Orthopaedic Appliances
20. Expansion Appliances
21. Fixed Appliances
SECTION VII Treatment Planning in Orthodontics
22. General Considerations in Treatment Planning
23. Methods of Gaining Space
SECTION VIII Early Orthodontic Treatment
24. Preventive Orthodontics
25. Interceptive Orthodontics
SECTION IX Surgical Considerations in Orthodontics
26. Surgical Orthodontics
27. Cleft Lip and Palate
SECTION X Corrective Orthodontics
28. Management of Intra-Arch Problems
29. Management of Transverse Malocclusions
30. Management of Vertical Malocclusions
31. Management of Sagittal Malocclusions
32. Management of Problems in Adult Patients
SECTION XI Miscellaneous
33. Retention and Relapse
34. Risks in Orthodontic Treatment
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Language: English