Fleming Padhraig, Seehra Jadbinder (eds.) Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Practical Guide

Springer, 2019. — 166 p. — (BDJ Clinician’s Guides) — ISBN: 978-3-030-12164-8This guide to fixed appliance-based orthodontics is designed to serve as a comprehensive ‘how to’ manual. With the aid of a wealth of superb illustrations, instruction is provided on all aspects of fixed appliance treatment, including bracket placement and positioning, archwire selection and engagement, use of auxiliaries, placement of fixed retainers, and wire bending. The supporting text presents important information underpinning the selection of attachments and mechanics, emphasising the relative merits and demerits of the various approaches with appropriate use of key referencing. It will offer detailed support on the use of fixed orthodontic appliances for undergraduates and postgraduates and those starting with practical orthodontic treatments, while providing a valuable refresher and reference for more experienced clinicians.Appliance Selection
Orthodontic Instruments
Bracket Placement and Positioning
Initial Alignment
Space Redistribution
Overbite
Space Closure
Finishing Stages
Wire Bending
Removal of Fixed Appliances
Orthodontic Retention
Maintenance of Fixed Appliances During Treatment