Contemporary orthodontics /
William R. Proffit, with Henry W. Fields ... [et al.].
- St. Louis : Mosby, 1986.
- x, 579 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Contents
Section. I. The orthodontic problem. 1.Malocclusion and dentofacial deformity in contemporary society
Section. II. The development of orthodontic problems. 2.Concepts of growth and development 3.The Early stages of physical and social development 4. Later stages of development 5. The etiology of orthodontic problems
Section. III. Diagnosis and treatment planning. 6. Orthodontic diagnosis: the development of a problem list 7. Orthodontic treatment planning: from problem list to specific plan 8. Orthodontic treatment planning: limitations, controversies, and special problems
Section. IV. Biomechanics and mechanics 9.The biologic basis of orthodontic therapy 10.Mechanical principles in orthodontic force control
Section V. Fixed and removable appliances 11. Removable appliances 12. Contemporary fixed appliances
Section. VI. Treatment in preadolescent children. 13.Treatment of nonskeletal problems in preadolescent children 14.Treatment of skeletal problems in children
Section. VII. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment in the early permanent dentition. 15.The first stage of comprehensive treatment: alignment and leveling 16.The second stage of comprehensive treatment: correction of molar relationship and space closure 17.The third stage of comprehensive treatment: finishing 18.Retention
Section. VIII. Treatment in adults. 19. Adjunctive treatment for adults 20.Special considerations in comprehensive treatment for adults 21.Combined surgical and orthodontic treatment