Handbook of Orthodontics, 3rd Edition

• Covers the theoretical basis of orthodontics in detail, including definitive chapters on craniofacial development, postnatal growth, development of the dentition and craniofacial syndromes.
• Full coverage of clinical orthodontics including examination, diagnosis and the use of contemporary removable, fixed and clear aligner appliance systems.
• Evidence-based updates are present throughout – ideal for students wanting a comprehensive overview of the latest clinical research.
• Controversies and areas of special interest are covered in standalone text boxes.
• Consolidated bibliography with short summaries of important papers so you can easily keep up to date.
• More than 500 illustrations and photographs to help explain and illustrate specific points.
• Easy to read and navigate – helps you to understand the complex concepts.
• Small enough to carry around with you as a quick reference guide.
• An enhanced eBook version is included with each purchase – search and customise your content, highlight and make notes, and have content read out loud to you.

• New chapters on Dentofacial orthopaedics, Skeletal anchorage and Clear aligner systems.
• Over 150 new figures

1 Occlusion and malocclusion

2 Prenatal development of the craniofacial region

3 Postnatal growth of the craniofacial region

4 Development of the dentition

5 Orthodontic tooth movement

6 The orthodontic patient: Examination and diagnosis

7 The orthodontic patient: Treatment planning

8 Contemporary removable appliances

9 Contemporary fixed appliances

10 Management of the developing dentition

11 Management of the permanent dentition

12 Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery

13 Cleft lip and palate, and syndromes affecting the craniofacial region

Appendix Evidence Based Orthodontics

PLUS new chapters on

• Temporary Anchorage Devices

• Digital Orthodontics