Premkumar Sridhar. Essentials of Orthodontics

4th edition. — Elsevier India, 2020. — 599 p. — ISBN: 9788131255438.Essentials of Orthodontics is a compendium of significant and pertinent information related to Orthodontics, a subject that seems to have evolved over the past 100 years. This book provides a comprehensive overview of all areas of Orthodontics, from Growth and Development to retention and relapse. The book also acts as a refresher to the reader’s memory of the fundamentals necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning. This book has been accepted well as an indispensable book among dental UGs and dentists who need a smooth transition into the field of orthodontics. The significant information presented in a highly organized framework had successfully suited various educational settings, be it exam preparation or understanding theoretical models or practical implications for clinical practice. This fourth edition is upgraded and offers more succinct content based on the enormous current knowledge available in the theory and research sector of orthodontics.Development of a Concept.
Growth and Development.
Development of Problems.
Diagnosis.
Biology, Mechanics, and Orthodontic Materials.
Orthodontic Appliances.
Treatment Planning in Orthodontics.
Early Orthodontic Treatment.
Surgical Considerations in Orthodontics.
Corrective Orthodontics.
Miscellaneous.