Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review

DESCRIPTION:

A comprehensive guide to orthodontic treatment for children

Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review delivers exhaustive instruction in the evaluation and treatment of childhood malocclusions and dentofacial deformities.

Written as a “mini-residency,” this book uses a question-and-answer format to encourage the reader to think critically and gauge the progress of his/her understanding. It provides the reader with a robust foundation for making the best possible childhood evaluation and treatment decisions. The book offers:

·         A thorough overview of general early treatment principles

·         An extensive discussion of facial skeleton, airway, and dentition growth and development concepts

·         Comprehensive explorations of early crowding, eruption problems, and missing succedaneous teeth

·         Extensive presentations of early anteroposterior, vertical, and transverse problems with treatment solutions

·         A vast collection of high-quality images illustrating the conditions and appropriate therapies

Perfect for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and dentists in general practice, Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review is also useful to residents and dental students with an interest in orthodontic care.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Preface

Chapter 1 - Foundations

General Principles

Growth and Development

Chapter 2 - Crowding

Introduction

Case Jasmine: Class I, mild mandibular crowding

Case Bella: Class I, incisor ectopic eruption, moderate crowding

Case Evan: Class I, moderate mandibular crowding

Case Amber: Class I, moderate crowding, impacted canine

Case Kate: Class I, moderate crowding

Case Dillon: Class I, impacted mandibular incisor

Case Madison: Class I, moderate crowding

Case Muriel: Class II, moderate crowding, impacted incisor

Case Mudathir: Class III, moderate crowding

Case Lucas: Class I, severe maxillary crowding, posterior cross bite

Case Jeff: Class II, mild crowding

Case Kasandra: Class III, severe mandibular crowding (potentially impacted canines)

Case Clair: Class I, moderate crowding, blocked out maxillary lateral incisor

Chapter 3 - Eruption Problems

Introduction

Case Brody: Class II, delayed eruption of maxillary incisor

Case Rebecca: Class I, delayed eruption of maxillary incisors

Case Alicia: Class I, ectopic eruption of mandibular incisors

Case Trista: Class II, ectopic eruption of maxillary canines

Case Melissa: Class I, ectopic eruption of maxillary canines and premolars

Case Cara: Class II, ankylosed mandibular primary second molars

Case Easton: Class II subdivision left, ectopic eruption of maxillary premolar

Case Katie: Class I, impacted maxillary left permanent first molar

Case Erin: Class I, retained mandibular primary second molar

Case Brian: Class I, cleft lip, diminutive maxillary lateral incisor, retained mandibular primary second molar

Chapter 4 - Anteroposterior Problems

Introduction

Case Jake: Class II by 1mm, deep bite

Case Alexandra: Class II, large overjet, deep bite

Case Mark: Class II, large overjet, deep bite

Case Corey: Class II, large overjet, deep bite, posterior cross bite

Case Mason: Class I, anterior cross bite

Case Edward: Class III, anterior cross bite

Case Cooper: Class III, anterior cross bite, posterior cross bite

Case Allison: Class III, anterior cross bite, posterior cross bite

Case Nathan: Class III, anterior cross bite

Case Carlie: Class III, anterior cross bite, cleft lip and palate (authored by Dr. Verrasathpurush Allareddy)

Chapter 5 - Vertical Problems

Introduction

Case Lynnear: Class I, deep bite

Case Sydney: Class I, deep bite

Case Ned: Class II, deep bite

Case Anna: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite

Case Emily: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite

Case Gabby: Class II, anterior open bite

Case Carter: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite

Case Tricia: Class II, anterior open bite (case provided by Dr. Bradley L. Pearson)

Case Nora: Class I, deep bite, anterior cross bite, posterior open bite

Case Mara: Class I, deep bite, posterior open bite and cross bite, ankylosed maxillary left primary second molar

Chapter 6 - Transverse Problems

Introduction

Case Jasmin: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite

Case Jenna: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite

Case Jonathan: Class II, bilateral posterior cross bite

Case Alaina: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite

Case Halee: Class I, unilateral posterior cross bite

Appendix

Cephalometrics Primer

Iowa AP Classification Primer

Tables for Reference

Abbreviations