Book description
Offering advantages in design, efficiency, treatment time, and
retention, self-ligating brackets have become a major part of modern
orthodontic practice.
Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques
summarizes all information and clinical studies on these popular
systems, integrating them with the authors' practical, hands-on
experience. From materials and mechanics, to diagnostic and therapeutic
principles, to step-by-step treatment techniques, the book is a visual
guide and compendium 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
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 every concept
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 will teach beginners how to
use the method and experienced orthodontists how to successfully
incorporate this highly popular technique into their practices.
University Homburg/Saar and Private Practice Guy's and St. Thomas'
Dental Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital
