Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition

About this book

• A new edition of a classic text, covering all areas of the field, explaining theory and demonstrating practical techniques
• Comprehensive case studies that take the reader from the beginning to the end of complex orthodontic treatment
• Student-friendly design that includes learning objectives, key points, and annotated further reading
• Extensively illustrated with over 700 colour photographs and line drawings to aid revision

New to this edition

• Three new case studies supported by extensive photographic records and treatment plans
• Where applicable, chapters now include directions to key Cochrane reviews relating to the subject matter
• All chapters now begin with learning objectives - an ideal revision tool
• Includes fully updated and annotated further reading for each chapter

Popular with students, lecturers, and practitioners, An Introduction to Orthodontics, Fourth Edition is a perfect starting point for anyone unfamiliar with the theoretical and practical aspects of orthodontics. An Introduction to Orthodontics is an established reference text, and now with the addition of several new features it is an ideal revision tool.

This textbook is highly illustrated throughout, including over 700 diagrams, clinical photographs and illustrated case studies that show the long-term planning and progress of orthodontic treatment. Each chapter is enhanced by learning objectives, key points boxes, annotated references, and directions to relevant Cochrane reviews. Orthodontic Assessment, Anchorage Planning, and Removable Appliances chapters are completely revised for the fourth edition. In direct response to a request from the readers, a section on 'What to refer and when' is included in the chapter on Management of the Developing Dentition. The text has a user-friendly design to ensure that content is clear and accessible for deep study or quick reference.

Thoroughly updated and now in its fourth edition, An Introduction to Orthodontics maintains its position as the essential reference and revision text in the field.

Readership: Undergraduate dental students, newly qualified dentists, general dental practitioners, paediatric dentists, as well as orthodontic nurses, orthodontic therapists (trainees and qualified), trainee orthodontists, and other specialist practitioners.

Reviews

Review(s) from previous edition

"An excellent and comprehensive introduction to orthodontics, written specifically with dental students, orthodontic therapists, and clinicians in mind. It easily achieves its objectives and provides the reader with so much more. It will also appeal to orthodontic postgraduate students as it provides an excellent introductory overview for the reader before they attempt to read more indepth literature. - British Dental Journal

"...an excellent introduction to the study and practice of orthodontics...the book is well written...and I would readily recommmend it to all concerned" - Dental Update

"Although no textbook can be regarded as an alternative to supervised training, this introduction to orthodontics is a well laid out and easy to follow book that is full of useful information for dental undergraduates, dentists with an interest in orthodontics and specialists in related fields such as paediatric dentistry." - International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry

"This is a very affordable text, which should definitely be on the bookshelves of students as well as those general dental practitioners who wish to be aware of current concepts in orthodontics." - Dental Practice

"The first edition of An Introduction to Orthodontics became a popular textbook, being recommended for undergraduates and general practitioners with an interest in Orthodontics. Its concise, easily read and understood layout is repeated in the second edition... The problem with a book entitled 'An Introduction' is the level at which the information is pitched and the amount to be included. However, the book has achieved the right balance" - Dental Update

"It is the sort of book that benefits from being read from start to finish by the undergraduate as it covers everything (and more) that they will need for their exams... Anyone who is looking for contemporary orthodontic information suitable for undergraduates and general dental practitioners will find everything they need in this book. It should be available in every dental school library." - Journal of Orthodontics

Table of contents

1: The rationale for orthodontic treatment
2: The aetiology and classification of malocclusion
3: Management of the developing dentation
4: Z. L. Nelson-Moon: Craniofacial growth, the cellular basis of tooth movement and anchorage
5: S. J. Littlewood: Orthodontic assessment
6: Cephalometrics
7: S. J. Littlewood: Treatment planning
8: Class I
9: Class II division 1
10: Class II division 2
11: Class III
12: Anterior open bite and posterior open bite
13: Crossbites
14: Canines
15: F. Dyer: Anchorage planning
16: S. J. Littlewood: Retention
17: Removable appliances
18: Fixed appliances
19: S. J. Littlewood: Functional appliances
20: S. J. Littlewood: Adult orthodontics
21: S. J. Littlewood: Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery
22: Cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies
23: Orthodontic first aid