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Product Information:
Author: van der Linden, Frans P.G.M.
Title: Orthodontic Concepts and Strategies
This book details practical treatment procedures that the reader can put directly into practice. The author draws upon his vast experience to describe how appliances should be used and what they can achieve. He also recommends treatment approaches for specific problems, such as asymmetries and open bites, and how to avoid the common pitfalls associated with them. These topics are amply illustrated with schematic drawings and clinical photographs. In addition, the author refutes some long-standing myths and misconceptions that often lead to problems for inexperienced clinicians. Successful orthodontic treatment depends on many factors, some of them often dismissed as insignificant. The author advocates attention to details both large and small to achieve predictable and stable results.
ISBN: 1-85097-094-7
978-1-85097-094-1 , 9781850970941
304 pp; 2,300 illus (mostly color)
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Complications During the Transition of Incisors
2 Use of Interceptive Orthodontic Procedures
3 Use of Removable Appliances
4 Use of Headgears
5 Use of Headgear-Plate Combinations
6 Use of Activators and Other Functional Appliances
7 Use of Headgear-Activator Combinations
8 Validity of Facial Orthopedics
9 Use of Partial Fixed Appliances
10 Use of Removable-Fixed Appliance Combinations
11 Treatment of Impacted Canines
12 Treatment of Class II Division 2 Malocclusions
13 Treatment of Asymmetries
14 Treatment of Open Bites and Non-occlusions
15 Treatment of Missing Incisors
16 Role of Occlusion During and After Orthodontic Treatment
17 Correction of Incisors in Adults
18 Effective Retention
References
Index
Preface
In previous textbooks by the author, emphasis was placed on the theoretical basis of orthodontics, which is so essential for diagnosis and treatment planning.212–216, 221 Treatment procedures were covered only superficially, because the variation in methods and techniques is so great. In addition, techniques are improving continuously, and new materials and methods are introduced regularly.
The purpose of this volume is to provide clinically relevant information. How appliances should be used and what can be achieved with them are described and illustrated in detail, mainly with schematic drawings and clinical photographs. Practical aspects and tips for attaining the best results are provided. Clinical procedures are presented in such a way that the reader can apply them directly.
Furthermore, the contents are well suited for providing information to patients. The text is limited and directly related to the realization of the illustrated techniques. How a problem should be approached, where pitfalls can be expected, and how such dangers can be avoided are indicated. In addition, some long-standing myths and misconceptions are refuted.
Successful orthodontic treatment depends on many, often seemingly minor factors. If certain aspects are overlooked, the desired result cannot be attained, or the situation can even worsen. Detection of these elements is emphasized.
Frans P.G.M. van der Linden, DDS, PhD
REVIEWS
\"...The 18 chapters cover all the routine areas of orthodontic treatment, as well as such vexing problems as impacted cuspids, asymmetries, open bites, and \"non-occlusions\". I particularly appreciated the discussion of the \"Validity of Facial Orthopedics\", which Dr. van der Linden addresses in a straightforward, no-nonsense manner. After a thorough review of the pertinent literature, the author concludes that \"although facial orthopedics may not have a permanent effect, it facilitates the attainment of a good occlusion and, when used at an early age, provides several other benefits: functional conditions can be improved early, lip closure is stimulated, and the risk for fractures of maxillary incisors is reduced.\"
This kind of authoritative pragmatism permeates the book. To my mind, however, the book\'s strongest aspect is its copious illustrations, most of which could be described as works of art. Like the drawings in the author\'s earlier works on the development of the dentition, the illustrations in the first chapter, dealing with complications during the transitional dentition, are especially informative. Both reflected and direct views provide the reader with a three-dimensional perspective on the eruptive paths of the permanent teeth.
Overall, this is a remarkable text. It provides the reader not only with a solid theoretical underpinning for evidence-based clinical decision making, but also with precise mechanisms, in both words and pictures, for implementing those decisions. Strongly recommended for anyone involved in clinical orthodontics.\"
Reviewed by RGK
JCO
November 2004
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