The Alexander discipline : long-term stability / R.G. "Wick" Alexander.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alexander, R. G.

Series:

Alexander discipline ; 2.

The Alexander discipline, volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthodontics.

Orthodontics--methods.

Orthodontic Brackets.

Patient Care--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Orthodontics--methods.

Orthodontic Brackets.

Patient Care--methods.

Physical Description:

x, 192 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Other Title:

Long-term stability : the Alexander discipline

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Quintessence Pub., [2011]

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:

Begin with stability in mind

Selective literature review on long-term stability

Special considerations in orthodontics - Anterior torque control

Sagittal skeletal alteration and vertical skeletal control

Transverse skeletal alteration

Functional occlusion and stability

The smile and facial harmony - Factors related to relapse

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780867154719

0867154713

9780867154689

0867154683

OCLC:

730247181