A Manual of Fixed Orthodontics for General Practitioners: Dentists

This book is the simplified Manual for the general dental practitioner who want to learn and incorporate fixed orthodontics in their practice and boost their income. Basic concepts of orthodontics have been incorporated. Details of the procedures, methods and instruments etc required in fixed orthodontic treatment have been describes in such simple ways that a general dentist will feel confident from very first day. Particular emphasis has been placed on MBT technique which is a of pre-adjusted edgewise appliance system. The reader will be navigating through the basics of orthodontic theory, practice; and the biomechanics of tooth movement . Basic instruments and materials for the fixed orthodontics is presented . Diagnosis and Treatment planning using Clinical tools, Cephalometrics and cast analysis is explained. Special emphasis has been placed on Bonding of the appliance and wire changes through planned sequence which is the most important aspect of treatment. Many types of clinical cases of malocclusion, and the extraction and non-extraction methods are explained in detail. Around 300 figures and photos have been included for better understanding of the cases. This is a handbook for the clinical practice of fixed orthodontics and is not a textbook on the subject. The readers are advised to follow all precautions before applying this knowledge.