Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques - Couverture rigide

Ludwig, Björn; Bister, Dirk; Baumgaertel, Sebastian

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3131547014 ISBN 13 : 9783131547019

Editeur : Thieme Publishing Group, 2011

Synopsis

A comprehensive overview of modern orthodontic treatment using self-ligating bracket systems - with evaluations of systems currently available

Promising numerous advantages in design, treatment efficacy, and reduced treatment time, self-ligating brackets have become a major part of modern orthodontic practice. Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques summarizes contemporary information and clinical studies on these popular systems, integrating them with the authors' practical, hands-on experience. Encompassing all aspects of treatment with self-ligating fixed appliances from biomechanics to material properties, including diagnostic and therapeutic principles, this book provides a step-by-step visual guide to this groundbreaking field.

Special Features:

• Provides more than 1,500 outstanding color photographs that show the sequence of steps for all procedures involving self-ligating brackets from start to finish
• Objectively evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of commercially available self-ligating bracket systems to help you make the best choices for your patients
• Covers the full scope of treatment, including oral hygiene, adhesive techniques, biomechanics, aesthetic choices, retention and stability, and more
• Includes multiple case studies as well as information on risks and pitfalls, practical tips, and clinical pearls that aid in decision-making and reinforce the treatment concepts

Written by a team of international specialists, this book is essential for all practitioners who want to keep up with the latest developments in self-ligating brackets, expand their services, and offer state-of-the-art treatment techniques. It is a useful introduction to newcomers to self-ligation as well as a guide for experienced orthodontists on how to successfully incorporate this highly popular technique into their practices.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Thieme Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3131547014
• ISBN 13: 9783131547019
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible