A comprehensive guide to orthodontic treatment for children
Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review delivers exhaustive instruction in the evaluation and treatment of childhood malocclusions and dentofacial deformities.
Written as a “mini-residency,” this book uses a question-and-answer format to encourage the reader to think critically and gauge the progress of his/her understanding. It provides the reader with a robust foundation for making the best possible childhood evaluation and treatment decisions. The book offers:
- A thorough overview of general early treatment principles
- An extensive discussion of facial skeleton, airway, and dentition growth and development concepts
- Comprehensive explorations of early crowding, eruption problems, and missing succedaneous teeth
- Extensive presentations of early anteroposterior, vertical, and transverse problems with treatment solutions
- A vast collection of high-quality images illustrating the conditions and appropriate therapies
Perfect for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and dentists in general practice, Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review is also useful to residents and dental students with an interest in orthodontic care.
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 - Foundations
General Principles
Growth and Development
Chapter 2 - Crowding
Introduction
Case Jasmine: Class I, mild mandibular crowding
Case Bella: Class I, incisor ectopic eruption, moderate crowding
Case Evan: Class I, moderate mandibular crowding
Case Amber: Class I, moderate crowding, impacted canine
Case Kate: Class I, moderate crowding
Case Dillon: Class I, impacted mandibular incisor
Case Madison: Class I, moderate crowding
Case Muriel: Class II, moderate crowding, impacted incisor
Case Mudathir: Class III, moderate crowding
Case Lucas: Class I, severe maxillary crowding, posterior cross bite
Case Jeff: Class II, mild crowding
Case Kasandra: Class III, severe mandibular crowding (potentially impacted canines)
Case Clair: Class I, moderate crowding, blocked out maxillary lateral incisor
Chapter 3 - Eruption Problems
Introduction
Case Brody: Class II, delayed eruption of maxillary incisor
Case Rebecca: Class I, delayed eruption of maxillary incisors
Case Alicia: Class I, ectopic eruption of mandibular incisors
Case Trista: Class II, ectopic eruption of maxillary canines
Case Melissa: Class I, ectopic eruption of maxillary canines and premolars
Case Cara: Class II, ankylosed mandibular primary second molars
Case Easton: Class II subdivision left, ectopic eruption of maxillary premolar
Case Katie: Class I, impacted maxillary left permanent first molar
Case Erin: Class I, retained mandibular primary second molar
Case Brian: Class I, cleft lip, diminutive maxillary lateral incisor, retained mandibular primary second molar
Chapter 4 - Anteroposterior Problems
Introduction
Case Jake: Class II by 1mm, deep bite
Case Alexandra: Class II, large overjet, deep bite
Case Mark: Class II, large overjet, deep bite
Case Corey: Class II, large overjet, deep bite, posterior cross bite
Case Mason: Class I, anterior cross bite
Case Edward: Class III, anterior cross bite
Case Cooper: Class III, anterior cross bite, posterior cross bite
Case Allison: Class III, anterior cross bite, posterior cross bite
Case Nathan: Class III, anterior cross bite
Case Carlie: Class III, anterior cross bite, cleft lip and palate (authored by Dr. Verrasathpurush Allareddy)
Chapter 5 - Vertical Problems
Introduction
Case Lynnear: Class I, deep bite
Case Sydney: Class I, deep bite
Case Ned: Class II, deep bite
Case Anna: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite
Case Emily: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite
Case Gabby: Class II, anterior open bite
Case Carter: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite
Case Tricia: Class II, anterior open bite (case provided by Dr. Bradley L. Pearson)
Case Nora: Class I, deep bite, anterior cross bite, posterior open bite
Case Mara: Class I, deep bite, posterior open bite and cross bite, ankylosed maxillary left primary second molar
Chapter 6 - Transverse Problems
Introduction
Case Jasmin: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite
Case Jenna: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite
Case Jonathan: Class II, bilateral posterior cross bite
Case Alaina: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite
Case Halee: Class I, unilateral posterior cross bite
Appendix
Cephalometrics Primer
Iowa AP Classification Primer
Tables for Reference
Abbreviations
