Principles and Biomechanics of Aligner Treatment
- 1st Edition - September 21, 2021
- Editors: Ravindra Nanda, Tommaso Castroflorio, Francesco Garino, Kenji Ojima
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 8 3 8 2 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 8 3 8 3 - 8
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Request a sales quoteImprove patient outcomes with the latest advances in aligner treatment and orthodontics! Principles and Biomechanics of Aligner Treatment describes how to use and adjust the materials involved in tooth alignment. Featuring full-color photos and illustrations, this book provides a clear overview of tooth alignment techniques along with step-by-step instructions for both normal and unusual cases. An Expert Consult website includes access to the fully searchable eBook. From a team of active clinicians and researchers led by Ravindra Nanda, this expert resource takes your orthodontic skills to the next level.
- Protocols for treatment describe how to manage aligner orthodontics cases in almost every clinical situation.
- Full-color photos and illustrations show clinical cases.
- Expert, international authors represent the top fields of aligner orthodontics and provide the latest thinking and the most current procedures.
- Explanation of biological science makes it easier to understand the principles behind aligner treatment.
- Coverage of mechanical properties clearly explains the materials used in aligner orthodontics.
- Tips and tricks provide advice and insight into technical adjustment.
- Expert Consult website includes fully searchable access to the entire text with each new print purchase.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Foreword
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- 1. Diagnosis and treatment planning in the three-dimensional era
- Introduction
- Intraoral scans and digital models
- 3D imaging
- References
- 2. Current biomechanical rationale concerning composite attachments in aligner orthodontics
- Introduction
- Geometry (active surface orientation)
- Location
- Size
- Functions
- Basic attachment configurations in current aligner orthodontics
- References
- 3. Clear aligners: Material structures and properties
- Introduction
- Polymer molecular structure and thermal properties
- Physical and chemical aging of aligner polymers
- Conclusions and outlook
- References
- 4. Influence of intraoral factors on optical and mechanical aligner material properties
- Introduction
- Water absorption
- Optical changes
- Short-term mechanical loading of aligner materials
- Long-term loading
- Clinical loading patterns of aligner materials
- References
- 5. Theoretical and practical considerations in planning an orthodontic treatment with clear aligners
- Introduction
- Theoretical and practical considerations in CAT
- Biologic considerations in aligner orthodontics
- Patient compliance
- CAT fundamentals recap
- References
- 6. Class I malocclusion
- Introduction
- Diagnostic reference
- Treatment plan
- Class I conditions
- References
- 7. Aligner treatment in class II malocclusion patients
- Introduction
- The clinical protocol
- Maxillary distalization case reports
- References
- 8. Aligners in extraction cases
- Introduction
- Diagnosis and treatment plan
- Treatment progress
- Treatment results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- 9. Open-bite treatment with aligners
- Diagnosis of anterior open bite
- Biomechanics for anterior open-bite correction
- Aligner protocols for open-bite treatment
- Case report 1
- Case report 2
- References
- 10. Deep bite
- Introduction
- Leveling of the curve of spee
- Leveling the upper incisors
- Case report 1
- Case report 2
- References
- 11. Interceptive orthodontics with aligners
- Introduction
- Maxillary expansion
- Expansion case reports
- Class II malocclusion
- Mandibular advancement case reports
- Conclusions
- References
- 12. The hybrid approach in class II malocclusions treatment
- Introduction
- Tooth-borne hybrid approach with distalizing device
- Case report 1
- Case report 2
- References
- 13. Aligners and impacted canines
- Introduction
- Early diagnosis and treatment
- Late diagnosis
- Treatment planning and orthodontic management
- Labial impactions
- Palatal impactions
- Clinical case
- References
- 14. Aligner orthodontics in prerestorative patients
- Introduction
- Space management in the anterior region
- Case study
- Space management in the posterior region
- Management of posterior overerupted molars
- Management of patients with a history of temporomandibular disorders
- Case study
- References
- 15. Noncompliance upper molar distalization and aligner treatment for correction of class II malocclusions
- Upper molar distalization in aligner treatment
- Clinical procedure and rational of the Beneslider
- Clinical case
- Clinical considerations
- Conclusions
- References
- 16. Clear aligner orthodontic treatment of patients with periodontitis
- Malocclusions related to periodontal disease
- Orthodontic treatment in patients with periodontal disease
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Orthodontic movements
- Retention
- Conclusions
- Clinical case
- References
- 17. Surgery first with aligner therapy
- Historic background
- Splint-aided maxillary and mandibular fixation without labial fixed appliances
- Transitioning into and out of surgery with clear aligners
- Surgery first and cat
- Case study
- Conclusions
- References
- 18. Pain during orthodontic treatment: Biologic mechanisms and clinical management
- The importance of orthodontic pain
- Biologic mechanisms of orthodontic pain and clinical correlates
- Orthodontic tooth pain in clear aligner therapy
- Modulators of pain: Psychological factors
- Clinical considerations for the management of orthodontic pain
- References
- 19. Retention and stability following aligner therapy
- Retention and stability in orthodontic treatment
- Retention protocols and the choice of retention appliance
- References
- 20. Overcoming the limitations of aligner orthodontics: A hybrid approach
- Introduction
- Transverse expansion of the posterior teeth
- Canine and premolar rotation
- Extrusion, intrusion, and overbite control
- Molar distalization
- Conclusions
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 304
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 21, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323683821
- eBook ISBN: 9780323683838
RN
Ravindra Nanda
TC
Tommaso Castroflorio
FG
Francesco Garino
KO