Modern Orthodontics Treatment Handbook (Oral Clinic Physicians Series)

Author: Zeng Xianglong
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Publish Date: 2000-07-01
Features: This book is designed for clinical practice, with diagnosis and treatment as its core, while also catering to both general knowledge and advanced learning. It is rich in content, up-to-date, well-organized, and illustrated, making it a valuable reference for orthodontic specialists, dentists working in orthodontics, undergraduate students in dental schools, orthodontic graduate students, and trainees. The book presents modern diagnosis and treatment methods for oral malocclusion in a manual format.
Part 1 introduces orthodontic examination and diagnostic techniques, the classification and diagnosis of malocclusion, and key issues in treatment planning.
Part 2 covers removable appliances, functional appliances, and fixed appliances commonly used domestically and internationally, with a focused introduction to the characteristics and applications of over a dozen modern fixed appliance techniques.
Part 3 discusses the main challenges in treating malocclusion during the deciduous stage, mixed dentition stage, early permanent dentition stage, and in adult patients. It focuses on common malocclusions but also touches on other disciplines, including maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, and respiratory medicine.
The appendix lists commonly used orthodontic instruments and materials.