Practical Orthodontic Correction Methods and Techniques

Author: Wu Guangzeng, Shen Zhenxiang
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is a compilation based on the author's 20 years of experience in clinical, research, and teaching practices in orthodontics, referencing relevant domestic and international literature. It is divided into 22 chapters. The first five chapters introduce the examination of dental and skeletal deformities, orthodontic forces, extraction of teeth, treatment planning, and anchorage. The following 17 chapters elaborate on clinical treatment methods and techniques. Among them, Chapter 6 focuses on the practical technique of distalizing molars, including the author's national patented technology, supported by numerous detailed photographs. It thoroughly explains the main principles, structural characteristics, operational steps, and clinical application points of the distalizing molar retroclasion appliance. Chapter 7 introduces the principles, wire bending steps, and clinical application features of the multi-curve edgewise technique. Chapters 8-10 describe the treatment methods for malocclusions from sagittal, vertical, and transverse three-dimensional perspectives. Chapters 11-16 present various treatment methods for common clinical malocclusions from different angles. Chapter 17 covers the prevention and management of orthodontic complications. Chapter 18 discusses relapse and retention. Chapter 19 introduces practical treatment methods and techniques. Chapters 20 and 21 cover orthodontic technician production and clinical tips. Chapter 22 presents typical case studies. This book emphasizes clinical applicability, with rich content, illustrations, and easy-to-understand language. It collects many practical, innovative, and effective small inventions, devices, and techniques from current orthodontic clinical practice. It provides multiple treatment methods for each category of malocclusion, facilitating readers in selecting and applying them based on actual clinical cases. This book is suitable for dentists, orthodontic specialists, medical students, graduate students, and interns.