The leading text for orthodontic education! With a world-renowned author team led by Dr. William Proffit, Contemporary Orthodontics, 6th Edition continues its long tradition of excellence in providing detailed coverage of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment techniques. Key topics include practical applications of computer technology, alternative treatment approaches, the biomechanics of orthodontic appliances, the selection of efficient treatment procedures, and the treatment of complex problems in both children and adults. A wealth of case studies with photographs and illustrations highlight and reinforce key concepts.
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 1: Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society - p. 2 3. Chapter 2: Concepts of Growth and Development - p. 18 4. Chapter 3: Early Stages of Development - p. 60 5. Chapter 4: Later Stages of Development - p. 84 6. Chapter 5: The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems - p. 107 7. Section II: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - p. 136 8. Introduction - p. 137 9. Chapter 6: Orthodontic Diagnosis: The Problem-Oriented Approach - p. 140 10. Chapter 7: Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan - p. 208 11. Section III: Biomechanics, Mechanics, and Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances - p. 246 12. Introduction - p. 247 13. Chapter 8: The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy - p. 248 14. Chapter 9: Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control - p. 276 15. Chapter 10: Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances - p. 310 16. Section IV: Treatment in Preadolescent Children: What Is Different? - p. 351 17. Introduction - p. 352 18. Chapter 11: Moderate Nonskeletal Problems in Preadolescent Children: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment in Family Practice - p. 356 19. Chapter 12: Complex Nonskeletal Problems in Preadolescent Children: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment - p. 402 20. Section V: Growth Modification - p. 427 21. Introduction - p. 428 22. Chapter 13: Treatment of Skeletal Transverse and Class III Problems - p. 430 23. Chapter 14: Growth Modification in Class II, Open Bite/Deep Bite, and Multidimensional Problems - p. 455 24. Section VI: Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in the Early Permanent Dentition - p. 499 25. Introduction - p. 500 26. Chapter 15: Comprehensive Treatment in Adolescents: Alignment and Vertical Problems - p. 501 27. Chapter 16: Comprehensive Treatment in Adolescence: Space Closure and Class II/Class III Correction - p. 528 28. Chapter 17: Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing - p. 556 29. Chapter 18: Retention - p. 579 30. Section VII: Treatment for Adults - p. 596 31. Introduction - p. 597 32. Chapter 19: Special Considerations in Treatment for Adults - p. 599 33. Chapter 20: Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment - p. 657 34. Index - p. 710
The leading text for orthodontic education! With a world-renowned author team led by Dr. William Proffit, Contemporary Orthodontics, 6th Edition continues its long tradition of excellence in providing detailed coverage of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment techniques. Key topics include practical applications of computer technology, alternative treatment approaches, the biomechanics of orthodontic appliances, the selection of efficient treatment procedures, and the treatment of complex problems in both children and adults. A wealth of case studies with photographs and illustrations highlight and reinforce key concepts.
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 1: Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society - p. 2 3. Chapter 2: Concepts of Growth and Development - p. 18 4. Chapter 3: Early Stages of Development - p. 60 5. Chapter 4: Later Stages of Development - p. 84 6. Chapter 5: The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems - p. 107 7. Section II: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - p. 136 8. Introduction - p. 137 9. Chapter 6: Orthodontic Diagnosis: The Problem-Oriented Approach - p. 140 10. Chapter 7: Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan - p. 208 11. Section III: Biomechanics, Mechanics, and Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances - p. 246 12. Introduction - p. 247 13. Chapter 8: The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy - p. 248 14. Chapter 9: Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control - p. 276 15. Chapter 10: Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances - p. 310 16. Section IV: Treatment in Preadolescent Children: What Is Different? - p. 351 17. Introduction - p. 352 18. Chapter 11: Moderate Nonskeletal Problems in Preadolescent Children: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment in Family Practice - p. 356 19. Chapter 12: Complex Nonskeletal Problems in Preadolescent Children: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment - p. 402 20. Section V: Growth Modification - p. 427 21. Introduction - p. 428 22. Chapter 13: Treatment of Skeletal Transverse and Class III Problems - p. 430 23. Chapter 14: Growth Modification in Class II, Open Bite/Deep Bite, and Multidimensional Problems - p. 455 24. Section VI: Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in the Early Permanent Dentition - p. 499 25. Introduction - p. 500 26. Chapter 15: Comprehensive Treatment in Adolescents: Alignment and Vertical Problems - p. 501 27. Chapter 16: Comprehensive Treatment in Adolescence: Space Closure and Class II/Class III Correction - p. 528 28. Chapter 17: Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing - p. 556 29. Chapter 18: Retention - p. 579 30. Section VII: Treatment for Adults - p. 596 31. Introduction - p. 597 32. Chapter 19: Special Considerations in Treatment for Adults - p. 599 33. Chapter 20: Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment - p. 657 34. Index - p. 710
