Evidence-Based Clinical Orthodontics 2012

Despite the ever-expanding array of orthodontic journals and textbooks available today, too many clinical decisions are based on either anecdotal evidence or the espoused treatment philosophy of the current luminary of the lecture circuit. The authors of this book take an unbiased approach to orthodontics by systematically reviewing the relevant clinical literature and analyzing the scientific evidence to help practitioners select the most effective and efficient modes of treatment. Each chapter addresses a specific topic by summarizing the literature, critically reviewing the evidence, and offering impartial recommendations that can be adopted by clinical practitioners. Topics include Class II and Class III malocclusions, wires and wire sequences, dental asymmetries, causes of root resorption, and retention strategies, among others. This timely text enables busy clinicians to acquire knowledge of the current literature and apply evidence-based orthodontics in their practices.

Contents

Chapter 01. Introduction: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

Chapter 02. Early Intervention: The Evidence For and Against

Chapter 03. Bonding and Adhesives in Orthodontics

Chapter 04. Wires Used in Orthodontic Practice

Chapter 05. Class II Malocclusions: Extraction and Nonextraction Treatment

Chapter 06. Treatment of Class III Malocclusions

Chapter 07. Subdivisions: Treatment of Dental Midline Asymmetries

Chapter 08. Evidence-Based Use of Orthodontic TSADs

Chapter 09. The Effectiveness of Treatment Procedures for Displaced and Impacted Maxillary Canines

Chapter 10. Orthodontically Induced Inflammatory Root Resorption

Chapter 11. Orthodontics and TMD

Chapter 12. Orthodontic Retention and Stability

Chapter 13. Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement