"This book provides the principles and protocols for using the New Straight Wire (NSW) technique in orthodontic practice. With this technique, the planned movements of all individual teeth can be visualized and calculated prior to treatment, systematizing each step of treatment to idealize the outcome in terms of both function and esthetics"--
A complete description of extractive and non-extractive mechanics, including the improvements in absolute anchorage control, completes this book. --Book Jacket.
Preadjusted Edgewise Fixed Orthodontic Appliances Explore the possibilities of preadjusted edgewise appliances in orthodontics with this essential resource Preadjusted Edgewise Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: Principles and Practice comprehensively covers the increasingly popular preadjusted edgewise technique in orthodontics. The book integrates clinical practice and research findings, focusing on the biomechanics and clinical management of patients with preadjusted edgewise appliances. A unique learning resource for specialists and trainees in orthodontics, the book is highly illustrated and broad in scope, covering everything from informed patient consent to clinical techniques to information about how to manage patient malocclusions. Core topics include: A thorough introduction to the principles of treatment planning, orthodontic biomechanics, anchorage, informed patient consent, and the dentolegal aspects of orthodontic treatment An exploration of the preadjusted edgewise appliance, including bracket design, bracket placement, orthodontic bonding and debonding, archwires, mini-implants (TADs) and auxiliaries Comprehensive description of the stages of treatment with preadjusted edgewise appliances, including alignment and levelling, controlled space closure, finishing and retention Information on the management of the major malocclusions (Class II, Class III, anterior open bite, deep overbite and transverse problems) with preadjusted edgewise appliances Perfect for postgraduate dentists undergoing specialist training in orthodontics, specialist practitioners, and hospital consultant orthodontists, Preadjusted Edgewise Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: Principles and Practice will also be useful to dentists with a special interest in orthodontics, orthodontic therapists, and orthodontic nurses who seek a comprehensive manual of the most popular fixed orthodontic appliance technique.
This new, up-to-date resource focuses on correcting malocclusion or misalignment of the teeth using the preadjusted orthodontic appliance, widely accepted as the most reliable and effective appliance in orthodontics. Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and color photographs, it serves as a practical manual of clinical procedures for orthodontists with clear coverage of each stage of treatment. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-598-7
Of the over 200,000 primary care dentists in the U.S., most have little to no formal educational training in orthodontics. Those who do seek training often have to resort to expensive and time-consuming weekend services. You learn on the job through trial and error, but those errors can be expensive and unfortunate for both patients and doctors. An Easy Guide to Adding Orthodontics onto Your Dental Practice fills that gap by helping you reduce your cost and your trial and error period by providing valuable solutions for doctors and their teams.Author Amanda Wilson, MDS, DDS has been in the field of dentistry for nearly two decades. She is an orthodontist, dental consultant, and dental advisor by profession; she previously served as dental director for SmileDirectClub and is the founder and CEO of StraightSmile Solutions. Wilson has seen almost everything, wants to give back to the field, and has made it her mission to help doctors build out their practices, educating them on how to create healthy and happy smiles for their patients. That's where the idea for An Easy Guide to Adding Orthodontics onto Your Dental Practice was born. Within the pages of this book you'll learn about how to start up, what machines to buy, training a competent dental assistant and treatment coordinator, how to maximize time and revenue, various kinds of invisible aligners, IDB and functional appliances, diagnosing and treatment planning, how to upsell necessary services to your patients, how to market your new orthodontics menu of services in a variety of ways, and so much more. If you're looking to make your practice more lucrative and need practical tools, tips, and tricks of the trade then you need to pick up a copy of An Easy Guide to Adding Orthodontics onto Your Dental Practice.
This book is the Course Manual for Academy of Fixed Orthodontics (AFO) courses in Orthodontics for the general dental practitioner and has been written exclusively for the general dentist who wants to incorporate fixed orthodontics into their practice. Towards this goal the course manual is a concise treatise on the study and practice of fixed orthodontics in general and explains in particular, the technique of MBTTM prescription of preadjusted edgewise appliance system (Straight WireTM). Within about 100 pages of text amply illustrated with color photographs and line drawings, the reader is introduced to the basics of orthodontic theory and practice. Biomechanics of tooth movement and the theory behind the preadjusted appliance system is given in brief. Basic instruments and materials for the fixed orthodontic practice is presented with photographs. Diagnosis and Treatment planning using Clinical tools, Cephalometrics and cast analysis is explained in enough detail. Banding and Bonding of the appliance and wire changes through planned sequence are presented succinctly. Each type of clinical cases (malocclusion) and the extraction and non-extraction methods to be followed is explained in detail. The chapter on Standard Operating Protocol gives the reader the entire steps in practice of straight wire fixed orthodontics in just 3 pages. Four pages of sample Cast Analysis form allows for a thorough practice and at the end of the book few blank pages are given so that the reader can write any notes if needed. All these features make this a unique handbook and desktop reference for the dentist who would like to lean fixed orthodontics. As this is a course manual, it is highly recommended to take up the entire Academy of Fixed Orthodontics course, which is supported by Videos and Lectures and effective post course mentoring. The concepts and implementation of this course will allow the participant to choose the content and period of study that best suits her practice. The course also teaches the latest in fixed orthodontic treatment mechanics including Tip-Edge, Lingual Orthodontics, Orthodontic Mini-Screws and the Self Ligating systems. The course is designed in such a way that the participant can easily understand the basics and will confidently be able to incorporate fixed orthodontics in the general practice. This is a handbook for the clinical practice of fixed orthodontics and is not a textbook on the subject.
Written by an author with a worldwide reputation as one of the foremost proponents of the Tip-Edge System, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the use of the Tip-Edge orthodontic appliance. The author lectures throughout the US and the rest of the world. Provides a practical introduction to the use of the Tip-Edge technique. Written by a world leader in the clinical development of the Tip-Edge technique. Describes the three stages of treatment in detail with the help of line diagrams. Illustrates the scope of the technique with actual case histories that demonstrate the treatment of cases of greater difficulty that can be handled by conventional appliances. Includes superior color illustrations throughout. Outlines the technique for the complete beginner, but contains finer points of technique for the experienced user. Describes the technique from the viewpoint of someone using the straight wire appliance used by most orthodontists, and compares Tip-Edge with the straight wire appliance throughout. This makes the technique easier to understand for most readers who come from a straight wire background.
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