Integrated clinical orthodontics / edited by Vinod Krishnan, Ze'ev Davidovitch.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Krishnan, Vinod.

Davidovitch, Zeev.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthodontics--Methodology.

Orthodontics.

Orthodontics, Corrective.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (529 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Integrated Clinical Orthodontics provides an important new resource on the clinical interactions between the practice of orthodontics and other areas of clinical dentistry and medicine. Having at its heart the paradigm of patient-centred care, the book not only integrates the knowledge, skills, and experience of all the disciplines of dentistry and medicine, but also eases the work of orthodontists in arriving at an accurate diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan. Presented in a highly visual and practical format, Integrated Clinical Orthodontics uses clinical case presenta

Contents:

Integrated Clinical Orthodontics; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; 1: The Increased Stature of Orthodontics; The broadening scope of orthodontics; The orthodontic patient as a human being; The patient's biological status - does it influence orthodontic treatment?; Conclusions; References; 2: Effective Data Management and Communication for the Contemporary Orthodontist; Introduction; The role of information technology in the orthodontic practice; Computer-aided diagnosis and treatment planning to enhance communication; Other arenas of communication; Electronic data management

Virtual patient record for integration of specialtiesConclusion; References; 3: Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Collaborating with Medical and Other Dental Specialists; Introduction; The other side of the story; Orthodontic diagnosis from a broad perspective; The f?irst interaction with the patient; The importance of the medical history in the orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning; Identifying local dental abnormalities before attempting orthodontic treatment; Evaluation of the occlusion and the temporomandibular joint; Radiographic examination of the jaws; Conclusions

References4: Psychosocial Factors in Motivation, Treatment, Compliance, and Satisfaction with Orthodontic Care; Introduction; Motivation for orthodontic care; Psychosocial variables influencing compliance; Conclusion; References; 5: Nutrition in Orthodontic Practice; Introduction: the role of the orthodontist in nutrition; What is an adequate diet?; Nutrition and the orthodontic patient; Effective nutrition management of the orthodontic patient; Conclusions; References; 6: Anomalies in Growth and Development: The Importance of Consultation with a Pediatrician; Introduction

Pervasive sucking habits and tongue thrustingGrowth-related problems; Trauma-related issues; Conclusions; References; 7: The Benefits of Obtaining the Opinion of a Clinical Geneticist Regarding Orthodontic Patients; Introduction; Interaction with the clinical geneticist; Evolution of the clinical (medical) geneticist specialist; When to refer?; Radiographic signs; History of premature tooth exfoliation; Conditions in which premature tooth exfoliation may occur occasionally; Supernumerary teeth and hypodontia (oligodontia); Syndromic hypodontia

Supernumerary teeth or hypodontia (oligodontia) and cancerFailure of dental eruption; Soft and hard tissue asymmetry; Maxillary hypoplasia; Functional (neuromuscular) asymmetry; Mandibular retrognathism; Connective tissue dysplasia; Cleft lip and cleft palate; Conclusion; References; 8: Multidisciplinary Team Management of Congenital Orofacial Deformities; Introduction; Otofacial malformations; Craniosynostoses; Achondroplasia/FGFR3 mutations; Holoprosencephalic disorders; Conclusion; References; 9: Cleft Lip and Palate: Role of the Orthodontist in the Interdisciplinary Management Team

Introduction

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613337832

9781444398618

144439861X

9781118702901

1118702905

9781283337830

1283337835

9781444398601

1444398601

OCLC:

768732517