Mosby's Orthodontic Review 2026

Prepare for the INBDE and ABO certification exams the smart way with Mosby’s Orthodontic Review, Third Edition! This comprehensive resource offers a concise review of orthodontic concepts, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical treatment — all in a question-and-answer format that is ideal for certification and re-certification exam prep, as well as for clinical practice. Plus, clinical case reports allow you to apply your knowledge to real patient scenarios. This is the only review book designed specifically for orthodontics, making it a must-have for students, residents, general dentists, and orthodontists!

NEW! 15 new chapters
 cover a range of topics, including craniofacial growth and development from conception to birth; etiology of malocclusion; the development of oral function; sleep disordered breathing; AI in diagnosis and treatment planning; biomaterials and 3D printing; clear aligner treatment; and others
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Clinical photos, figures, tables and boxes
 enhance understanding of the content throughout the text
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Enhanced
 
ebook version,
 
included with every new print purchase,
 features 480 multiple-choice review questions for the ABO exam, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
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Sectioned approach in the table of contents
 provides greater clarity, structure, and utility of the content
Easy-to-read, question-and-answer format
 presents information in a digestible format to promote high-yield learning for orthodontic and dental board exams
Case-based approach,
 including many patient scenarios and clinical case reports, reflects and supports the content styles in both the ABO and INBDE exam format
More than 1,000 illustrations
 provide a visual guide to conditions, techniques, diagnoses, and key concepts in orthodontic practice and treatment
Expert team of international lead authors and contributors
 brings both academic and clinical expertise to the content

1. Craniofacial Growth and Development: From Conception to Birth
2. Craniofacial Growth and Development: From Birth to Maturity
3. Etiology of Malocclusion
4. Development of the Occlusion
5. Development of Orofacial Function
6. Management of Craniofacial Anomalies
7. Orthodontic Records and Case Evaluation
8. Three-Dimensional Imaging in Orthodontics
9. Diagnosis of Orthodontic Problems
10. Treatment Planning
11. Soft Tissue Paradigm in Orthodontics
12. Treatment Tactics for Problems Related to Dentofacial Discrepancies in Three Planes of Space
13. Sleep-Disordered Breathing
14. Temporomandibular Disorders
15. Overview of Artificial Intelligence Based Tools and their Applications in Orthodontics
16. Appropriate Timing for Correction of Malocclusions
17. Phase I: Early Treatment
18. Treatment of Class II Malocclusions
19. Treatment of Class III Malocclusions
20. Early and Late Treatment of Anterior Open Bites
21. Biology of Tooth Movement
22. Biomechanics in Orthodontics
23. Orthodontic Appliances
24. 3D Printing Applications in Orthodontics
25. Minor Tooth Movement
26. Phase II: Nonsurgical Adolescent and Adult Cases
27. Skeletal Anchorage in Orthodontics
28. Three-Dimensional Control of Tooth Movement with Skeletal Anchorage
29. Biomechanical Considerations of the Invisalign System
30. Comprehensive Treatment with Clear Aligners
31. Oral Hygiene: Possible Problems and Complications
32. Adult Interdisciplinary Orthodontic Treatment
33. The Orthodontist’s Role in Cleft Lip and Palate Rehabilitation
34. Soft Tissue Diode Laser Surgery in Orthodontics
35. Orthognathic Surgery
36. Secrets in Computer-Aided Surgical Simulation for Complex Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
37. Retention and Relapse in Orthodontics
38. Interpretation of the Treatment Outcomes
39. Oral Health–Related Quality of Life and Patient-Reported Outcomes
40. Three-Dimensional Update on Clinical Orthodontic Issues