Tip-Edge Orthodontics and the Plus Bracket
- 2nd Edition - November 11, 2008
- Imprint: Mosby Ltd.
- Author: Richard Parkhouse
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 3 4 - 3 4 8 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 3 4 - 3 7 5 8 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 3 4 - 3 6 8 9 - 8
This comprehensive guide on the innovative Tip-Edge appliance introduces the concept of differential tooth movement into what is essentially a straight-wire bracket system.… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis comprehensive guide on the innovative Tip-Edge appliance introduces the concept of differential tooth movement into what is essentially a straight-wire bracket system. Prepared by a world-renowned expert, the second edition of this highly illustrated atlas explains the Tip-Edge technique from first principles and now includes important advances in the field, in particular the Plus bracket, an innovation which will greatly enhance the use of this rapidly emerging technique. Clearly written with liberal use of case studies, high quality photographs and line artwork, this atlas is ideal for all orthodontists who are interested in expanding their skills to include the Tip-Edge Plus technique.
- Comprehensive illustrated textbook on the use of Tip-Edge by a world leader in its clinical development
- More than 500 illustrations, many in full colour, present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner
- Explains the demonstrably superior capabilities of Tip Edge and Plus over conventional bracket systems
- Demonstrates the scope of the technique by numerous case histories which show the successful management of more difficult cases that often cannot be addressed by conventional means
- Ideal for practitioners new to the appliance and those familiar with it who need to keep abreast of advances in the field
Practising and trainee orthodontists
Introduction. Differential tooth movement. Dynamics of Tip-Edge. Auxiliaries. Treatment stages. Bonding and setting up. Stage 1. Setting up Stage 1. Stage 1 checks. "Power tipping" and the Protraction Arch. Stage 2. Setting up Stage 2. Stage 2 checks. Stage 3: how it works. Stage 3 archwires. Stage 3: setting the torque. Stage 3: threading the deep tunnels. Stage 3: fitting the archwires (and Side-Winders). Stage 3: checks. Precision finishing. The non-compliant patient. In conclusion. Tip-Edge Treatment sequence. Further reading.
- Edition: 2
- Published: November 11, 2008
- Imprint: Mosby Ltd.
- No. of pages: 216
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780723434818
- eBook ISBN: 9780723437581
- eBook ISBN: 9780723436898
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Richard Parkhouse
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Formerly Consultant Orthodontist, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Wales, UKRead Tip-Edge Orthodontics and the Plus Bracket on ScienceDirect