TY  - BOOK
AU  - Proffit,William R.
TI  - Contemporary orthodontics
SN  - 0801640849
PY  - 1986///
CY  - St. Louis
PB  - Mosby
KW  - Orthodontics
KW  - methods
N1  - 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
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