Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques Reed Amy
Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques Reed Amy Orthodontics, also known as orthodontia, is a specialty in the field of dentistry. The abnormal deviation of teeth from the ideal occlusion is…
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Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques Reed Amy
Orthodontics, also known as orthodontia, is a specialty in the field of dentistry. The abnormal deviation of teeth from the ideal occlusion is known as malocclusion. It is concerned with the diagnosis of malpositioned teeth and jaws along with their correction and prevention.
A combination of orthodontic and orthognathic surgical treatment may also be used to correct jaw discrepancy. Orthodontic camouflage and growth modification are two common methods for treating malocclusions with underlying skeletal problems. Orthodontic indices such as angle's classification, malignment index, occlusal feature index, Handicapping Labiolingual Deviation Index (HLDI), etc.
are used to grade and assess malocclusions. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of orthodontics. From theories to research to practical applications,