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Salient Features: Comprehensive guide to use of Twin Blocks in treatment of malocclusion. Beginning with an introduction to orthodontics and twin blocks, the next chapters describe growth studies and diagnosis and treatment planning. Each of the following Sections discusses the use of twin blocks for different types of malocclusion. With a focus on the latest developments in functional therapy, the book offers guidance on diagnosis, treatment planning, case selection, appliance design and clinical management. Provides review of the new range of fixed functional appliances and their effects, advantages and disadvantages. Contains more than 2500 high-quality photographs, line drawings and 80 illustrative patient case reports. Written by UK-based inventor of Twin Blocks.
Table of Contents: 1. The Art of Orthodontics 2. Introduction to Twin Blocks 3. Form and Function 4. Growth Studies in Experimental Animals 5. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 6. The Clark Cephalometric Analysis 7. Appliance Design and Construction 8. Treatment of Class II Division 1 Malocclusion Deep Overbite 9. Treatment in Mixed Dentition 10. Combination Therapy 12. Treatment of Anterior Open Bite and Vertical Growth Patterns 13. Treatment of Class II Division 2 Malocclusion 14. Treatment of Class III Malocclusion 15. Orthodontics, Orthopedics or Surgery? 16. Management of Crowding 17. Extraction Therapy 18. Treatment of Facial Asymmetry 19. Magnetic Twin Blocks 20. Adult Treatment 21. Temporomandibular Joint Pain and Dysfunction Syndrome 22. Pitfalls and Problems: Contraindications for Functional Therapy 23. New Horizons in Orthodontics 24. Fixed Twin Blocks 25. Fixed Functional Appliances 26. Treatment of Sleep Apnea Using Mandibular Repositioning Appliances 27. The Flat Earth Concept of Facial Growth 28. Growth Response to Twin Block Treatment 29. Art and Science in Orthodontics Index ISBN - 9789351523147
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Pages : 580
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