Clinical Problem Solving in Dentistry: Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry

This is a third edition of an easy to read resource in orthodontics and paediatric dentistry - ideal for undergraduate dental students and postgraduates preparing for the MJDF and similar exams. Useful 'Clinical Case' format promotes a logical approach to problem solving through history taking, clinical examination and diagnosis Contains approximately 350 photographs, 50 line artworks and 40 tables Provides two different approaches to the Clinical Cases - some topics include scenarios with questions and answers; others include differential diagnosis with a focus on how to plan and manage treatment effectively 'Key-point' boxes systematically emphasise core knowledge, assessment and treatment approaches Useful Mind Maps® provide a focused framework for learning and revision Thoroughly updated text with over?140 new clinical images New orthodontic sections covering classification and definitions, referral guide, implications of some medical problems, together with further information on CBCT and TADs, protraction facemask treatment, management of non-nutritive sucking habits, and retainer types and problems. New authorship to paediatric dentistry section provides comprehensive text revision New paediatric dentistry Clinical Cases address behavioural problems in the child and adolescent, the treatment of children with learning difficulties and physical disability, as well as providing coverage of common medical problems in children and assessment of dental trauma Updated reading lists include?Cochrane reviews?

Table of Contents:
1 Median diastema and ectopic eruption of an upper first permanent molar 2 Unerupted upper central incisor 3 Absent upper lateral incisors 4 Crowding and buccal upper canines 5 Severe crowding 6 Palatal canines 7 More canine problems 8 Infraoccluded primary molars 9 Increased overjet 10 Incisor crossbite 11 Reverse overjet 12 Increased overbite 13 Anterior open bite 14 Posterior crossbite 15 Bilateral crossbite 16 Late lower incisor crowding 17 Prominent chin and TMJDS 18 Drifting incisors 19 Appliance-related problems 20 Tooth movement and related problems 21 Cleft lip and palate 22 Nursing and early childhood caries 23 High caries risk adolescents 24 Pain control and treatment planning for carious primary teeth 25 Facial swelling and dental abscess 26 The uncooperative child and adolescent 27 Children with disabilities and learning difficulties 28 Common medical problems in children 29 The displaced primary incisor 30 The fractured immature permanent incisor crown 31 The root fractured permanent incisor 32 The avulsed incisor 33 Disorders of eruption and exfoliation 34 Poor quality first permanent molars 35 Tooth discoloration, hypomineralization and hypoplasia 36 Mottled teeth 37 Multiple missing and abnormally shaped teeth 38 Amelogenesis imperfecta 39 Dentinogenesis imperfecta 40 Dental erosion 41 Gingival bleeding and enlargement 42 Oral ulceration 43 Mind Maps® APPENDICES A1 The index of orthodontic treatment need: dental health component A2 Classification and definitions A3 Orthodontic problems: referral guide A4 Implications of some medical problems for orthodontics A5 Lateral cephalometric analysis A6 A structured dental trauma history form