Orthodontic functional appliances : theory and practice / Dr Padhraig Fleming BDent Sc. (Hons.), MSc, PhD, MOrth RCS, FDS (Orth.) RCS, FHEA, Professor Robert Lee BDS, MDS, FDS, MOrth RCS (Eng.).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fleming, Padhraig S., author.

Lee, Robert, 1947 July 26- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthodontic appliances.

Malocclusion--Treatment.

Malocclusion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (821 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, [England] : Wiley-Blackwell, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Comprehensive specialist manual covering the science and practice of functional appliance therapy * Integrates clinical and academic elements with emphasis on evidence-based research and its clinical application * Suitable for trainee and practicing orthodontists * Includes more than 600 photographs to enhance clarity of topics covered * Features contributions from top clinicians and researchers in the field

Contents:

Title Page; Table of Contents; List of contributors; Preface; CHAPTER 1: Biological basis for functional appliance therapy; Facial growth; Function and craniofacial morphology; Experiments on primates; Other animal studies; The visco-elastic theory; Treatment duration; Maxillary restraint; Summary; References; CHAPTER 2: Development of functional appliances; Activators; Bionator; Functional regulator; Twin Block; Fixed functional appliances; Herbst; Fixed mandibular advancement appliances; Summary; References

CHAPTER 3: The role of genetics and environmental factors on the condyle in mandibular growthGenetic control of condylar growth; Evidence from animal experiments: Condylar injury, transplantation and growth factors; Response of the condyle to postural or mechanical changes; Functional/biochemical interface; Environmental influences through functional appliance therapy; Overall control of mandibular growth; Summary; References; CHAPTER 4: Functional appliance therapy; Age; Growth pattern; Vertical skeletal pattern; Antero-posterior skeletal pattern; Transverse skeletal abnormality

Occlusal featuresSoft tissues; Compliance; Indications for specific appliances; Summary; References; CHAPTER 5: Clinical use of the Twin Block appliance; Case selection; Impressions; Bite registration; Appliance design; Fitting the appliance; Follow-up appointments; Breakages; Overjet and reversed overjet; Length of retention; Space planning for fixed therapy; Post-treatment retention; Summary; References; CHAPTER 6: Rigid fixed functional appliances; Herbst; Mechanism of Class II correction; Lower incisor changes; Vertical effects; Timing of Herbst treatment; Soft tissue effects

Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance (MARA)Comparison of fixed functional appliances; Summary; References; CHAPTER 7: Flexible fixed functional appliances; Jasper Jumper; Forsus; Twin Force; Eureka Spring; Summary; References; CHAPTER 8: Transferring from functional to fixed appliances; Planning the transition; Cephalometric superimposition; Timing; Methods of consolidating Class II correction; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 9: The use of functional appliances in the correction of Class III malocclusion; Aetiology of Class III malocclusion; Early treatment

Mechanisms of Class III correctionCase selection; Functional appliances for Class III correction; Summary; References; CHAPTER 10: Functional appliances; Levels of evidence and evidence-based dentistry; Primary study design (randomized and non-randomized studies); What are the short-term effects of functional appliances on the skeletal pattern?; What are the short-term effects of functional appliances on the dentition?; What are the effects of functional appliances on the soft tissues?

What are the long-term effects of functional appliances on the dentition, supporting structures and soft tissues?

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-118-67056-6

1-118-67054-X

OCLC:

949883594