Ogni capitolo è dedicato ad una specifica situazione clinica affrontata attraverso diversi casi esemplificativi. Vengono illustrate le possibili opzioni di trattamento evidenziando i pro e i contro di ciascuna di esse in modo da far comprendere il processo diagnostico e terapeutico che è alla base delle singole scelte. Nella pianificazione del trattamento emerge l'importanza di una solida preparazione in biomeccanica e la proposta di tecniche e dispositivi attuali. Per questo rigore metodologico il volume sarà apprezzato sia dagli studenti che dai professionisti più esperti nell' affrontare casi ortodontici complessi.

I dispositivi di ancoraggio temporanei, mini impianti ad inserzione palatale mediana, placche di ancoraggio e miniviti, consentono il massimo ancoraggio necessario e allo stesso tempo soddisfano la domanda del paziente che richiede applicazioni sempre più confortevoli ed esteticamente accettabili. Il loro appropriato utilizzo consente di espandere la gamma delle possibilità di trattamento ortodontico, con maggiore efficienza e sempre maggiore consapevolezza. Questo volume, dedicato agli ortodontisti, descrive i metodi che hanno dimostrato la loro efficacia e che quindi saranno sicuramente utilizzati nella pratica clinica.

Stay up-to-date on current topics and treatments with this exciting new text! Current Therapy in Orthodontics addresses the evolving science of orthodontics as it relates to optimal patient therapy and care. World-renowned authors and contributors walk you through diagnosis and treatment planning, the management of sagittal and vertical discrepancies, the management of adult and complex cases, and the application of biomedicine in orthodontic treatment. You'll find discussions on such topics as patient compliance, sleep apnea, the importance of proper bracket selection and placement, how the periodontal condition impacts treatment in the adult patient, and the use of temporary anchorage devices. This comprehensive text is the must-have modern reference for both orthodontic and dental practice.

• Lead authors Dr. Ravindra Nanda and Dr. Sunil Kapila are well respected and widely known in the field of orthodontics.
• A diverse pool of contributors lends credibility and experience to each topic discussed.
• Part 3: Management of Adult and Complex Cases concentrates on the treatment of adult patients and the problems and issues specific to them.
• Full-color photographs and drawings clarify important concepts and techniques and show treatment progress from beginning to end.
• References cited in the text appear at the end of each chapter.

The first book of its kind, Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics is your source for the latest information on minimally invasive, cost-effective, and esthetically pleasing temporary anchorage devices. This essential reference offers quick access to everything you need to know to begin offering these popular treatment options to your patients, including diagnosis and treatment planning, biomechanical considerations, clinical applications of anchorage device systems, and skeletal anchorage. Full-color illustrations and detailed case reports guide you through the entire treatment process, helping you achieve superior patient outcomes.

• Over 1,650 full-color clinical photographs and accompanying line drawings clarify important concepts and show treatment progress from beginning to end.
• Case Report boxes walk you through the treatment of specific conditions - from initial patient visit to final outcome - with clinical photos that allow you to see the changes that occur at each stage of treatment.
• Expert contributors from all over the world lend their knowledge and experience to each topic to ensure that you have the most accurate, up-to-date, and clinically relevant information available.

This text provides state-of-the-art reference on the successful application of biomechanics in clinical orthodontics. It features comprehensive guidance on basic biomechanic principles to orthodontic problem resolution by focusing on the fundamentals. Also including new, cutting edge topics, this book shows how all techniques can apply biomechanical principles to improve the force delivery, understand and prevent side effects, and achieve predictable results.

• Full-color illustrations help the reader visualize and grasp key concepts.
• Line drawings accompany clinical photos to clarify important information and techniques.
• Chapters are organized from the most common to least common orthodontic problems, creating an easy-to-follow layout that makes the topics easy to find.
• Inclusion of cutting edge topics such as skeletal anchorage, esthetic concepts, interdisciplinary treatment, biomechanical factors, biology of tooth movement, and management of orthodontic problems presents current trends in orthodontics.
• Information on the latest advances in the use, selection, and properties of orthodontic wires exhibits all viable options for important decision-making.
• Comprehensive coverage of diagnosis, treatment planning, and biomechanical strategies provides knowledge of how to apply specific mechanisms to specific problems.
• Simplified approach makes biomechanics easy to understand and implement.
• Presentation of nonextraction treatment modalities explains how to use headgear, Herbst appliances, memory alloy springs, and other methods to yield predictable results.
• Solid information on treating malocclusion shows readers how simple changes in arch wire bending can greatly improve tooth movement quality.