The Alexander discipline / R. G. "Wick" Alexander.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alexander, R. G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthodontics.

Orthodontics--methods.

Orthodontic Brackets.

Patient Care--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Orthodontics--methods.

Orthodontic Brackets.

Patient Care--methods.

Physical Description:

v : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Hanover Park, IL : Quintessence Pub., [2008]

Summary:

In this second volume in a two-volume set, Alexander (orthodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, U. of Texas Dental Branch, and New York U. Dental School) explains the concept of long-term stability in orthodontics, seeing the treatment goal as keeping the mandibular anterior teeth as close as possible to their original positions and building the rest of the occlusion around them. He identifies six guidelines for long-term stability--surrounding tissues, anterior torque control, skeletal control, transverse control, occlusion, and soft tissue profile and smile--with discussion of research evidence, mechanical techniques, exceptions, special considerations, factors related to relapse, and cases. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

v. 1. The 20 principles of the Alexander discipline

v. 2. Orthodontics for typical patients: a problem-based approach

v. 3. Orthodontics for difficult and unusual patients: a problem-based approach

v. 4. Long-term stability in orthodontics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contains:

20 principles of the Alexander discipline.

ISBN:

9780867154719

0867154713

9780867154672

0867154675

9780867154689

0867154683

9780867154696

0867154691

9780867154702

0867154705

OCLC:

86113086