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.
Author(s): by Eliakim Mizrahi
Edition: 1
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 256
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
