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Esthetics and Biomechanics in Orthodontics

  • 2nd Edition - March 1, 2014
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Ravindra Nanda
  • Language: English

Esthetics and Biomechanics in Orthodontics, 2nd Edition provides everything you need to know to successfully apply biomechanics in clinical orthodontics. This edition features… Read more

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Esthetics and Biomechanics in Orthodontics, 2nd Edition provides everything you need to know to successfully apply biomechanics in clinical orthodontics. This edition features new content in the areas of tooth movement, treating Class III malocclusions, skeletal anchorage, Surgery First treatment plans, and space closure. In addition to comprehensive guidance on basic biomechanic principles, this state-of-the-art reference also shows how all techniques can apply biomechanical principles to improve the force delivery, understand and prevent side effects, and achieve predictable results.

Key features

  • Highly regarded lead author, Dr. Ravindra Nanda, is a widely known and respected educator in the field of orthodontics
  • Comprehensive coverage of diagnosis, treatment planning, and esthetics in tooth display provides a solid foundation in orthodontia and biomechanic problem solving
  • Case reports include high-quality photographs, radiographs, and illustrations to better show biomechanical principles
  • Radiographs and line drawings accompany clinical photographs to help illustrate the various stages of treatment

Table of contents

Part 1: DIAGNOSIS AND ESTHETIC CONCEPTS

1. Individualized Orthodontic Diagnosis

2. Individualized Orthodontic Treatment Planning

3. Esthetics in Tooth Display and Smile Design

Part 2: BIOMECHANICS

4. Mechanical Principles of Tooth Movement

5. Biologic Mechanisms in Orthodontic Tooth Movement

6. Biomechanic Basis of Extraction Space Closure

7. Biomechanics Based Management of Impacted Canines

Part 3: MANAGEMENT OF VERTICAL DIMENSION PROBLEMS

8. Management of Deep Overbite Malocclusion

9. Management of Open Bite Malocclusion

10. Molar and Incisor Positioning to Achieve Occlusal and Esthetic Objectives

Part 4: MANAGEMENT OF CLASS II MALOCCLUSION

11. Strategies for Treatment of Young Patients with Class II Malocclusions

12. Non Extraction Class II Correction

13. Class II Correction with an Intermaxillary Fixed Non Compliance Device: Twin Force Bite Corrector

Part 5: MANAGEMENT OF CLASS III MALOCCLUSION

14. Treatment Strategies for Developing and Non-Developing Class III Malocclusions

15. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Developing Class III Malocclusion

16. Biomechanical Aspects of a Modified Protraction Headgear

17. New Modalities for the Treatment of Class III Malocclusions NEW!

Part 6: ESTHETICS WITH TEMPORARY ANCHORAGE DEVICES

18. Achieving Optimal Esthetics with Palatal Mini Implants NEW!

19. Expanding the Limits for Esthetic Strategies by Skeletal Anchorage

20. A Bioefficient Skeletal Anchorage System

21. A Novel Approach in Developing Facial Esthetics in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients

Part 7: ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY

22. Esthetics and New Approaches to Orthognathic Surgery NEW!

23. Surgery First: The Protocol of Innovative Surgical Orthodontics NEW!

24. Biomechanical Factors in Surgical Orthodontics

Part 8: INTERDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT

25. Interdisciplinary Management of Complex Dental Problems

26. Missing Lateral Incisors: New Procedures and Indications for Optimal Space Closure NEW!

27. Interrelationship of Orthodontics with Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry

Part 9: FINISHING

28. Biomechanics Strategies for Optimal Finishing

Review quotes

"With over 1200 illustrations, many of which are colour photographs and detailed colour line drawings, this text brilliantly depicts the successful orthodontic intervention of a myriad of cases and features a large variety of mechanical techniques." --BDA News March 2006

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 10, 2014
  • Language: English

About the author

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Ravindra Nanda

Dr. Ravindra Nanda is professor emeritus and was Head of the Department of Craniofacial Sciences and Chair of the Division of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He was part of the founding faculty of School of Dental Medicine and was at the University of Connecticut since 1972 where he also holds an Alumni Chair in the Orthodontics Division. He is an innovator of various appliances in orthodontics. His research and clinical interests include adolescent and adult orthodontics, the biology of tooth mobility, craniofacial orthopedics, biomechanics, and developing efficient mechanics to deliver orthodontic care.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus Department of Orthodontics University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, Connecticut, USA

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