Orthodontic Concepts And Strategies

Van der Linden (emeritus, orthodontics, U. of Nijmegen, the Netherlands) provides detailed instruction to practicing orthodontists on concepts and treatments for a full range of orthodontic scenarios. Eighteen chapters cover topics that include complications during the transition of incisors, use of interceptive orthodontic procedures, removable appliances, headgear, and headgear-plate combinations. Chapters on treatment are devoted to the areas of impacted canines, class II division 2 malocclusions, asymmetries, open bites and non-occlusion, and missing incisors. Chapters are included on the correction of incisors in adults and effective retention. The volume is heavily illustrated throughout with color photos of individual cases as well as computer simulations of various conditions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)