Luther / Nelson-Moon Orthodontic Retainers and Removable Appliances

Principles of Design and Use
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-118-43278-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 200 Seiten, E-Book

Orthodontic Retainers and Removable Appliances -Principles of Design and Use is a unique practical guide fordental students, general dental practitioners, orthodonticstudents, therapists and others who have an interest in knowing howto design, fit, adjust and maintain retainers (both fixed andremovable) and removable orthodontic appliances.
The book offers step-by-step instructions alongside clearillustrations within the key areas of clinical orthodonticpractice. In each case, information is provided on indications foruse, principles of design, fitting, activation and troubleshooting.
Further chapters coach the clinician on dealing with variousfrequently occurring situations and provide tips on effectivepatient management. Topics covered include: things to check at thechair side; follow up appointments - what to check and why;the importance of knowing when and how to refer.
KEY FEATURES
* Highly illustrated in full colour throughout
* Case examples
* Self-assessment section
* Step-by-step instruction

Autoren/Hrsg.

Luther, Friedy

Nelson-Moon, Zararna

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
Abbreviations xi
1 Assumptions: What You Should Know and Understand Before You Use this Book 1
2 Upper Removable Appliances: Indications and Principles of Design 3
3 Cases Suitable for Treatment with Removable Appliances 20
4 Fitting and Activating Removable Appliances 40
5 Follow-up Appointments: What to Check and Why 60
6 Test Yourself 84
7 Retainers 118
8 Fitting and Checking Retainers 132
9 Problems with Retainers and Trouble-shooting 142
10 Removable Appliances for the Postgraduate in Specialist Orthodontic Training 154
11 Vacuum-Formed Active Appliances 172
Jay Kindelan
Index 181