Orthodontics: Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates

This book has been accepted well as an indispensable book among dental undergraduates and dentists who need smooth transition into the field of orthodontics. The significant information presented in highly organized framework had successfully suited various educational settings be it exam preparation or understanding theoretical models or practical implications for clinical practice. This edition is upgraded and offers more succinct content based on the enormous current knowledge available in the theory and research sector of orthodontics Satisfying the amended syllabus norms of Dental Council of India and various international universities The single colour format that have been replaced with vivid colours to convey textbook structure effortlessly The entire book had been grouped into 11 sections with every chapter containing optimized outline to provide a gist of what to explore Numerous subsections and a thorough index that favours quick access to the readers Illustrations that can be readily associated with the learned concepts for correlation, interpretation and recollection by the students Tables, flowcharts and figures that are revisited, revised and refurbished Additional Accessory Points as it had been relied for challenging competitive evaluations A new format of "Advanced Learning" have been introduced exclusively for students with voracious interest in orthodontics

Table of Contents:
Section I: Development of a Concept 1 Introduction to Orthodontics 2 Epidemiology of Malocclusion Section II: Growth and Development 3 Concepts of Growth and Development 4 Theories of Growth 5 Growth of Facial Structures 6 Child Psychology 7 Development of Occlusion and Normal Occlusion 8 Stomatognathics in Orthodontics Section III: Development of Problems 9 Classification of Malocclusion 10 Aetiology of Malocclusion Section IV: Diagnosis 11 Case History and Clinical Examination in Orthodontics 12 Radiographs and Related Diagnostic Aids 13 Model Analysis 14 Cephalometrics Section V: Biology, Mechanics and Orthodontic Materials 15 Biology of Tooth Movement 16 Biomechanics of Orthodontic Tooth Movement 17 Materials used in Orthodontics Section VI: Orthodontic Appliances 18 Removable Appliances 19 Functional Appliances 20 Orthopaedic Appliances 21 Expansion Appliances 22 Fixed Appliances Section VII: Treatment Planning In Orthodontics 23 General Considerations in Treatment Planning 24 Methods of Gaining Space Section VIII: Early Orthodontic Treatment 25 Preventive Orthodontics 26 Interceptive Orthodontics Section IX: Surgical Considerations in Orthodontics 27 Surgical Orthodontics 28 Cleft Lip and Palate Section X: Corrective Orthodontics 29 Management of Intra-arch Problems 30 Management of Transverse Malocclusions 31 Management of Vertical Malocclusions 32 Management of Sagittal Malocclusions 33 Management of Problems in Adult Patients Section XI: Miscellaneous 34 Retention, Relapse and Complications 35 Digital Orthodontics