Orthodontic Pearls: A Selection of Practical Tips and Clinical Expertise (Pearls)

This outstanding book synthesizes a wealth of information gleaned from clinical and administrative experiences in orthodontic practice. Contributors from around the world provide tips, techniques and practical hints to assist in everything from diagnosis and the use of appliances to patient management. It is essential reading for any practitioner, even the most experienced orthodontist, who wishes to improve skills and knowledge in the clinical treatment of patients. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 List of contributors......Page 9 List of manufacturers......Page 12 Introduction......Page 14 The practice......Page 20 Management of the new patient......Page 30 Orthodontic investigations......Page 36 Orthodontic photography......Page 48 Case discussion......Page 58 Marketing an orthodontic practice and managing a new patient......Page 68 Psychology for patient compliance......Page 82 Fixed appliances......Page 92 Orthodontic auxiliaries......Page 114 Auxiliary springs for crown and root movement......Page 138 Detailing the final occlusion......Page 158 Removable appliances......Page 166 Retention......Page 172 Laboratory aids......Page 186 Index......Page 246 This outstanding book synthesizes a wealth of information gleaned from both clinical and administrative experiences in orthodontic practice. Contributors from around the world offer a global perspective, including tips, techniques, and practical points to assist in everything from diagnosis and using appliances to patient management. Share in the experiences of a wide range of experts with this practical collection of insights. It is essential for any practitioner who wants to enhance their skills and refresh their knowledge with a broad selection of orthodontic pearls. (Distributed by Thieme for the Taylor Francis Group) Presents the reader with information on administrative and clinical aspects of practice sourced from experienced orthodontists worldwide and shows how they manage with their patients and their practices. This volume should be of interest to the graduate student, the neiphyte orthodontist, as well as the established orthodontist wherever he or she may be practicing This enterprising books brings together a wealth of information gleaned from experience in practice. A team of international contributors have provided tips, techniques and practical hints to help even the most experienced orthodontist with the clinical treatment of their patients. Provides tips, techniques and practical points to help even the most experienced orthodontist with the clinical treatment of their patients Section I: Administration Section II: Pre-treatment Section III: Clinical Treatment