Self-ligating Brackets in Orthodontics - Current Concepts and Techniques
| Verlag | Thieme |
| Auflage | 2011 |
| Seiten | 256 |
| Format | 20,2 x 1,6 x 27,7 cm |
| Hardback (Thread Stitching) | |
| Gewicht | 984 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 3131547014 |
| EAN | 9783131547019 |
| Bestell-Nr | 13154701A |
A comprehensive overview of modern orthodontic treatment using self-ligating bracket systems - with evaluations of systems currently available
Promising numerous advantages in design, treatment efficacy, and reduced treatment time, self-ligating brackets have become a major part of modern orthodontic practice. Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques summarizes contemporary information and clinical studies on these popular systems, integrating them with the authors' practical, hands-on experience. Encompassing all aspects of treatment with self-ligating fixed appliances from biomechanics to material properties, including diagnostic and therapeutic principles, this book provides a step-by-step visual guide to this groundbreaking field.
Special Features:
- Provides more than 1,500 outstanding color photographs that show the sequence of steps for all procedures involving self-ligating brackets from start to finish- Objectively e valuates the advantages and disadvantages of commercially available self-ligating bracket systems to help you make the best choices for your patients- Covers the full scope of treatment, including oral hygiene, adhesive techniques, biomechanics, aesthetic choices, retention and stability, and more- Includes multiple case studies as well as information on risks and pitfalls, practical tips, and clinical pearls that aid in decision-making and reinforce the treatment concepts
Written by a team of international specialists, this book is essential for all practitioners who want to keep up with the latest developments in self-ligating brackets, expand their services, and offer state-of-the-art treatment techniques. It is a useful introduction to newcomers to self-ligation as well as a guide for experienced orthodontists on how to successfully incorporate this highly popular technique into their practices.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
I Basics
1 The Development and History of Fixed Appliances
2 Materials
3 Bracket Systems
II Treatment
4 Diagnosis
5 Oral Hygiene
6 Bonding Techniques
7 Treatment
8 Auxiliary Equipment and Techniques
9 Retention and Stability