Handbook of Orthodontics - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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This popular textbook explores the concepts of occlusion and malocclusion, craniofacial development, postnatal growth and development of the dentition. It takes the reader through the principles of patient examination, orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning - with detailed chapters on the management of malocclusion, dentofacial orthopaedics, fixed appliances, skeletal anchorage, aligner systems and orthognathic surgery. There is a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine throughout, with a dedicated chapter outlining the theoretical basis of good clinical research and critical appraisal, with summaries of the latest clinical evidence throughout the book.
A clear writing style and the inclusion of over 500 high-quality illustrations make the Handbook a defining text for postgraduate students training for specialist exams and dental undergraduates wanting to learn more about clinical orthodontics.
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- Covers the theoretical basis of orthodontics in detail, including definitive chapters on craniofacial development, postnatal growth, development of the dentition and craniofacial syndromes
- Full coverage of clinical orthodontics including examination, diagnosis and the use of contemporary removable, fixed and clear aligner appliance systems
- Evidence-based updates are present throughout – ideal for students wanting a comprehensive overview of the latest clinical research
- Controversies and areas of special interest are covered in standalone text boxes
- Consolidated bibliography with short summaries of important papers so you can easily keep up to date
- More than 500 illustrations and photographs to help explain and illustrate specific points.
- Easy to read and navigate – helps you to understand the complex concepts
- Small enough to carry around with you as a quick reference guide
- An enhanced eBook version is included with each purchase – search and customise your content, highlight and make notes, and have content read out loud to you
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- New chapters on Dentofacial orthopaedics, Skeletal anchorage and Clear aligner systems.
- Over 150 new figures
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1. Evidence-Based Orthodontics
2. Occlusion and Malocclusion
3. Prenatal Development of the Craniofacial Region
4. Postnatal Growth of the Craniofacial Region
5. Development of the Dentition
6. Orthodontic Tooth Movement
7. The Orthodontic Patient: Examination and Diagnosis
8. The Orthodontic Patient: Treatment Planning
9. Functional Jaw Orthopaedics
10. Contemporary Fixed Appliances
11. Skeletal Anchorage
12. Management of the Developing Dentition
13. Management of the Permanent Dentition
14. Clear Aligners
15. Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery
16. Cleft Lip and Palate, and Syndromes Affecting the Craniofacial Region -
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- The publication was certified on 17-12-2025
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