Contemporary orthodontics / William R. Proffit, Henry W. Fields, Jr., Brent E. Larson, David M. Sarver.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Proffit, William R., author.

Fields, Henry W., Jr., author.

Larson, Brent E., author.

Sarver, David M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthodontics.

Orthodontics, Corrective.

Orthodontic appliances.

Orthodontics--methods.

Malocclusion--prevention & control.

Orthodontic Appliances.

Medical Subjects:

Orthodontics--methods.

Malocclusion--prevention & control.

Orthodontic Appliances.

Orthodontics, Corrective.

Orthodontics.

Physical Description:

ix, 800 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Elsevier, [2026]

Contents:

Section 1: The orthodontic problem. Malocclusion and dentofacial abnormalities in contemporary society ; Concepts of growth and development ; Early stages of development ; Later stages of development ; The etiology of orthodontic problems

Section 2: Diagnosis and treatment planning. Orthodontic diagnosis: the problem-oriented approach ; Orthodontic treatment planning: from problem list to specific plan

Section 3: Biomechanics, mechanics, and contemporary orthodontic appliances. The biologic basis of orthodontic therapy ; Mechanical principles in orthodontic force control ; Contemporary orthodontic appliances

Section 4: Treatment in preadolescent children: what is different? Moderate nonskeletal problems in preadolescent children: preventive and interceptive treatment in general practice ; Complex nonskeletal problems in preadolescent children: preventive and interceptive treatment

Section 5: Growth modification. Treatment of skeletal transverse and class III problems ; Growth modification in class II, open bite/deep bite, and multidimensional problems

Section 6: Comprehensive orthodontic treatment in the early permanent dentition. Comprehensive treatment in adolescents: alignment and vertical problems ; Comprehensive treatment in adolescence: space closure and class II/class III correction ; Comprehensive treatment: finishing ; Clear aligners in adolescents ; Retention

Section 7: Treatment for adults. Special considerations in treatment for adults ; Clear aligners in adults ; Combined surgical and orthodontic treatment.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780323930710

0323930719

OCLC:

1523884224

Publisher Number:

90102012247