Handbook of Orthodontics E-Book Handbook of Orthodontics E-Book

Synopsis

Richly illustrated and in full colour throughout, the new HANDBOOK OF ORTHODONTICS presents the subject of orthodontics in an accessible, easy-to-read manner. Whilst maintaining a strong clinical focus throughout, this new volume provides the reader with a firm understanding of the problem of malocclusion and its management and addresses the controversies in modern orthodontics by taking an evidence-based look at current clinical practice. The book also presents a clear explanation of the basic sciences of relevance to the orthodontist, including an up-to-date look at craniofacial development, growth and syndromic conditions that affect this region.
- Offers comprehensive coverage of clinical orthodontics, from diagnosis and treatment planning through contemporary removable and fixed appliances to cleft lip and palate
- Helps the reader develop a critical approach to the different philosophies of treatment by addressing controversies in orthodontics and looking at current clinical practice in an evidence-based manner
- Covers the scientific basis of orthodontics in detail with particular focus on embryology, craniofacial development, growth and the biology of tooth movement
- Numerous clinical examples clearly illustrate the theory described
- Succinct writing style and rich use of pedagogy - almost 400 illustrations and tables together with 'pull-out boxes' – to help make learning easy
- Ideal for use as a textbook or as a reference manual
- Suitable for senior dental students, postgraduate trainees and residents in orthodontics

Book details

Author:

Martyn T. Cobourne, Andrew T. DiBiase

ISBN:

9780723436034

Related ISBNs:

9780723434504

Publisher:

Mosby Ltd.

Pages:

432

Reading age:

Not specified

Includes images:

Yes

Date of addition:

2024-10-04

Usage restrictions:

Copyright

Copyright date:

2010

Copyright by:

Elsevier Health Sciences 

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Medicine, Nonfiction