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Handbook of Orthodontics

Richly illustrated and in full colour throughout, the new HANDBOOK OF ORTHODONTICS presents the subject of orthodontics in an accessible, easy-to-read manner. Whilst maintaining a strong clinical focus throughout, this new volume provides the reader with a firm understanding of the problem of malocclusion and its management and addresses the controversies in modern orthodontics by taking an evidence-based look at current clinical practice. The book also presents a clear explanation of the basic sciences of relevance to the orthodontist, including an up-to-date look at craniofacial development, growth and syndromic conditions that affect this region.
Offers comprehensive coverage of clinical orthodontics, from diagnosis and treatment planning through contemporary removable and fixed appliances to cleft lip and palate
Helps the reader develop a critical approach to the different philosophies of treatment by addressing controversies in orthodontics and looking at current clinical practice in an evidence-based manner
Covers the scientific basis of orthodontics in detail with particular focus on embryology, craniofacial development, growth and the biology of tooth movement
Numerous clinical examples clearly illustrate the theory described
Succinct writing style and rich use of pedagogy - almost 400 illustrations and tables together with 'pull-out boxes' - to help make learning easy
Ideal for use as a textbook or as a reference manual
Suitable for senior dental students, postgraduate trainees and residents in orthodontics

On Tuesday, I went in for an adjustment, but a materials failure had broken off my tether between the appliance and the embedded canine on Saturday night. This is the updated rig, which required about 2 hours to fix up; if the orthodontist had realized how hard it was going to be, he would have sent me to the oral surgeon again!

The orthodontist had to grind off the prior layers of bonding material and the metal bracket, and the bonding material extended below my gums. And then my mouth kept bleeding and it took extra injections of local anesthetic, which contains epinephrine, to stop the bleeding enough that they could bond a new bracket onto the embedded tooth.

Now instead of a gold power chain, I have a very tough type of elastic power chain, which is actually much more comfortable. The extra loop that you can see here, hanging off the hook on the appliance, has since looped itself over the tip of the hook. This makes the entire thing a whole lot more comfortable than the prior arrangement, which involved steel ligatures, i.e. sharp pointy wires in my mouth. Nothing sharp now!

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A leading orthodontics reference, Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition provides the latest information from the best experts in the field. It reflects today's emerging techniques, including new information on esthetics, genetics, cone-beam and other three-dimensional technologies, and evidence-based treatment. Coverage of diagnosis and treatment ranges from basic to highly complex situations, all in a concise, extensively illustrated format. Also included with this edition is a companion website that includes an electronic version of all chapters, supplemental content in select chapters, and a complete image collection to help with research and presentations. Written by Lee W. Graber, Robert L. Vanarsdall Jr., and Katherine W. L. Vig, along with a team of expert contributors, this is your go-to book for the practical orthodontic information you can use every day.


Comprehensive coverage includes foundational theory and the latest on materials and techniques used in today's practice.

Full-color photographs make it easy to see and distinguish the subtle differences that are necessary to mastering treatment planning.

More than 2,500 images include a mixture of radiographs, clinical photos, and anatomic or schematic line drawings, showing examples of treatments, techniques, and outcomes.

Detailed case studies guide you through the decision-making process, showing the consequences of various treatment techniques over time.

Extensive references cite the latest in orthodontic research, so it's easy to follow up on evidence-based information.

Authoritative research is provided by a team of three experienced, renowned authors/editors along with a team of worldwide experts.



Cutting-edge content includes the latest concepts and techniques in orthodontics, including new coverage of temporary anchorage devices, self-ligating bracket biomechanics, clear aligner treatments, technological advances in imaging, and lasers.

Improved organization separates topics into six parts and 29 chapters, enhancing both learning and research.

Chapter outlines serve as a handy reference tool for practitioners and researchers.

New lead author Dr. Lee Graber adds a fresh perspective to the experience of authors Drs. Robert Vanarsdall Jr., and Katherine W. L. Vig.

Access to a companion website includes an electronic version of all chapters, plus case studies, a complete image collection, and supplemental content.