With an all-new, full-color format, the fourth edition of "Contemporary Orthodontics" is now arranged in seven sections that follow the curriculum guidelines prescribed by the American Dental Educators Association. It includes new and relevant information while avoiding older or outdated areas to remain a practical resource for multiple levels of orthodontic students and practitioners. Full-color clinical images and line drawings illustrate the written concepts more clearly than ever.

Table of Contents

SECTION I. THE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEM 1. Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society SECTION II. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS 2. Concepts of Growth and Development 3. Early Stages of Development 4. Later Stages of Development 5. The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems SECTION III. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING 6. Orthodontic Diagnosis: Development of Problem List 7. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan 8. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: Limitations, Controversies, and Special Problems SECTION IV. BIOMECHANICS, MECHANICS AND CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES 9. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy 10. Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control 11. Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances SECTION V. TREATMENT IN PREADOLESCENT CHILDREN 12. Treatment of Nonskeletal Problems in Children 13. Treatment of Skeletal Problems in Children SECTION VI. COMPREHENSIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN THE EARLY PERMANENT DENTITION 14. The First Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Alignment and Leveling 15. The Second Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Correction of Molar Relationship and Space Closure 16. The Third Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing 17. Retention SECTION VII. TREATMENT IN ADULTS 18. Special Considerations in Treatment for Adults 19. Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment

Reviews

"Largely because of the improved layout and especially the wealth of colour illustrations, the book is much improved and easier to read. It also contains an excellent and very comprehensive 33-page index.?

BDAnews, 'Book of the Month', Vol 20 no 10, October 2007