ADULT ORTHODONTICS. 2ND EDITION

1 Potential Adult Orthodontic Patients – Who Are They? 1
2 Diagnosis: Chief Complaint and Problem List 12
3 Aetiology 35
4 Interdisciplinary versus Multidisciplinary Treatments 54
5 Treatment Planning: The 3D VTO 65
6 Tissue Reaction 79
7 Appliance Design 101
8 Anchorage Problems 141
9 Bonding Problems Related to Adult Reconstructed Dentitions 181
10 Material-Related Adverse Reactions in Orthodontics 216
11 Patients with Periodontal Problems 235
12 A Systematic Approach to the Orthodontic Treatment of Periodontally Involved Anterior Teeth 265
13 Interdisciplinary Collaboration between Orthodontics and Periodontics 293
14 Prosthetically Guided Orthodontic Strategies 323
15 Patients with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems 348
16 Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders 362
17 Clear Aligners and Their Role in Orthodontics 379
18 Progressive Slenderising Technique 392
19 Post-Treatment Maintenance 423
20 Treatment Duration: Can It be Shortened? 438
21 What are the Limits of Orthodontic Treatment? 446

Complete reference work covering the increasingly prominent area of adult orthodontics
Written by renowned contributors from the orthodontic community and compiled by world-class editors, Adult Orthodontics, 2nd Edition is an authoritative resource on the subject of adult orthodontics, marrying together clinical guidance with a thorough evaluation of the evidence base. Sample topics discussed within the book include:

• Context for adult orthodontics, including patient demographics and aetiology
• Treatment planning considerations, including patient case profiles, initial outcomes and longer-term expectations
• Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, including the links between adult orthodontics and periodontics, prosthetics, and temporomandibular disorders

This book is an invaluable resource for professionals providing orthodontic treatment to adults and those dealing with orthodontics as part of the interdisciplinary management of the adult dentition.