Clinical Cases in Early Orthodontic Treatment : An Atlas of When, How and Why to Treat

"This book describes the most common types of malocclusion in children and presents illustrated step-by-step guidance on the procedures employed in their management, with the focus on early intervention. Advice is provided on the challenging decisions of when to start orthodontic treatment and whether to choose a one-phase or a two-phase treatment, taking into account the malocclusion, its severity, and its etiology. Among the topics addressed in individual chapters are the treatment of atypically rotated central incisors, early management of periodontal problems, correction and maintenance of the position of the first upper molar, early treatment of class II and class III malocclusions, use of lingual brackets, management of dental asymmetries, and the Bennun-Harfin protocol for interdisciplinary oral cleft treatment. The most important controversies in early orthodontic treatment are also discussed in detail. The book is enhanced by numerous clinical photographs and presentation of long-term results. It is written by the most experienced team of doctors in the field and will be a valuable asset for all who specialize in odonto-pediatric and orthopedic-orthodontic treatments."--Prové de l'editor Front Matter ....Pages i-v Introduction (Julia Harfin)....Pages 1-17 The Importance of the Speech Therapist During the Interceptive Orthodontics and Myofunctional Therapy (Lic Ana Delia Vassallo)....Pages 19-35 Early Treatment of Open Bite Problems (Julia Harfin)....Pages 37-66 Early Treatment of Periodontal Problems in Children (Julia Harfin)....Pages 67-79 Orthodontic Treatment of Atypically Rotated Central Incisor (Maria Florencia Mana)....Pages 81-90 Impacted Central Incisors: Different Options of Treatment (Julia Harfin)....Pages 91-103 The Treatment of Class II, Division 1 Malocclusion in Stages (Kurt Faltin Jr)....Pages 105-133 Early Treatment of Class III Malocclusions (Somchai Satrahava)....Pages 135-213 Correction of the Transverse Problems (Julia Harfin)....Pages 215-229 How to Normalize the Position of the Maxillary Molar in Early and Late Mixed Dentition (Jose Cortes Bedon)....Pages 231-241 Assymetries (Julia Harfin)....Pages 243-269 Temporomandibular Disorders in Children (Elsa Pérez Ruiz)....Pages 271-298 Nonsyndromic Oral Cleft Interdisciplinary Treatment (Ricardo D. Bennun)....Pages 299-326 Controversies Concerning Early Treatment (Julia Harfin, Kurt Faltin Jr)....Pages 327-346 Back Matter ....Pages 347-351 "This book describes the most common types of malocclusion in children and presents illustrated step-by-step guidance on the procedures employed in their management, with the focus on early intervention. Advice is provided on the challenging decisions of when to start orthodontic treatment and whether to choose a one-phase or a two-phase treatment, taking into account the malocclusion, its severity, and its etiology. Among the topics addressed in individual chapters are the treatment of atypically rotated central incisors, early management of periodontal problems, correction and maintenance of the position of the first upper molar, early treatment of class II and class III malocclusions, use of lingual brackets, management of dental asymmetries, and the Bennun-Harfin protocol for interdisciplinary oral cleft treatment. The most important controversies in early orthodontic treatment are also discussed in detail. The book is enhanced by numerous clinical photographs and presentation of long-term results. It is written by the most experienced team of doctors in the field and will be a valuable asset for all who specialize in odonto-pediatric and orthopedic-orthodontic treatments."--Prové de l'editor