Practical methods and techniques for orthodontic treatment in dentistry

Author: Wu Guangzeng/Shen Zhenxiang (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is a compilation based on the authors' 20 years of experience in clinical, research, and teaching practices in orthodontics, with references to relevant domestic and international literature. The book is divided into 22 chapters. The first five chapters introduce the examination of dental and skeletal malocclusions, orthodontic forces, extraction of teeth, treatment planning, and anchorage. The following 17 chapters elaborate on clinical treatment methods and techniques.
Chapter 6 focuses on the practical technique for distalizing molars, including the authors' 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 three-dimensional perspectives: sagittal, vertical, and transverse.
Chapters 11-16 introduce various common clinical malocclusions from different angles.
Chapter 17 covers the prevention and management of orthodontic complications.
Chapter 18 discusses relapse and retention.
Chapter 19 presents practical treatment methods and techniques.
Chapters 20 and 21 cover orthodontic technician production and clinical tips.
Chapter 22 provides 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 in current orthodontic clinical practice. For each category of malocclusion, it offers multiple treatment options, 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 in the field of orthodontics.