Orthodontics for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

 

Description:

Covers essential orthodontic theory for dental hygienists and dental therapists 

Clear, comprehensive, and easy to read, Orthodontics for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists outlines orthodontic theory and explains clinical techniques, without assuming prior knowledge. By learning the orthodontic mechanics and fundamentals, dental hygiene and therapy students can become valuable team members in an orthodontic practice.

Written in a student-friendly style, the text begins by outlining craniofacial growth and tooth development, orthodontic assessment, and biomechanics and anchorage, before introducing fixed and removable appliances, class I, II and III treatment principles, and cleft palate treatment, and ending with a chapter on adult orthodontics. 

• Student-friendly guide to essential orthodontic theory and clinical techniques for dental hygienists, dental therapists, and oral health therapists
• Superbly illustrated with explanations on terminologies, orthodontic appliances, instruments, and procedures
• Features multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter and interactive self-assessment questions on a companion website to help you test your knowledge

The ideal overall introduction to orthodontics, Orthodontics for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an indispensable companion for those wishing to pursue a career in orthodontic practices after graduation.

 

Table of Contents:

 

1.     1 Scope of Practice and Competency

2.     Dentists

3.     Oral Health Therapists

4.     Dental Hygienists

5.     Dental Therapists

6.     Orthodontic Treatment

7.     Orthodontic Indices

8.     References

9.     Further Reading

10.   2 Growth and Development

11.   Craniofacial Growth and Development

12.   Prenatal Developmental Phases

13.   Craniofacial Postnatal Development

14.   Tooth Development

15.   References

16.   Further Reading

17.   Self‐Evaluation

18.   3 Orthodontic Assessment and Treatment Planning Strategies

19.   Data Collection

20.   Clinical Examination

21.   Records

22.   Treatment Planning Strategies

23.   References

24.   Further Reading

25.   Self‐Evaluation

26.   4 Biomechanics and Treatment Principles

27.   Biomechanics

28.   The Mechanics of Tooth Movement

29.   The Biology of Tooth Movement

30.   Orthodontic Forces

31.   Anchorage

32.   References

33.   Further Reading

34.   Self‐Evaluation

35.   5 Fixed Appliances and Orthodontic Instruments

36.   Fixed Appliances

37.   Oral Hygiene and Maintenance

38.   Orthodontic Instruments

39.   References

40.   Further Reading

41.   Self‐Evaluation

42.   6 Treatment for Class I Malocclusion

43.   Spacing and Crowding

44.   Ectopic and Impacted Canines

45.   Cross Bite

46.   Open Bite

47.   Reference

48.   Further Reading

49.   Self‐Evaluation

50.   7 Treatment for Class II Malocclusion

51.   Principles of Treatment for Class II Malocclusion

52.   Functional Appliances and Headgear

53.   Care Instructions for Functional Appliances

54.   Class II Division 1

55.   Class II Division 2

56.   Reference

57.   Further Reading

58.   Self‐Evaluation

59.   8 Treatment for Class III Malocclusion

60.   Treatment in Mixed Dentition

61.   Treatment in Permanent Dentition

62.   Summary

63.   Reference

64.   Further Reading

65.   Self‐Evaluation

66.   9 Treatment for Cleft Palate

67.   Palate Formation

68.   Treatment of Cleft Palate

69.   Reference

70.   Further Reading

71.   Self‐Evaluation

72.   10 Retention

73.   Importance of Retention

74.   Fixed Retainers

75.   Bonding Fixed Retainers

76.   Removable Retainers

77.   Self‐Evaluation

78.   11 Adult Orthodontics

79.   Orthognathic Surgery

80.   Maxillary Surgical Procedures

81.   Mandibular Surgical Procedures

82.   Bimaxillary Osteotomy

83.   Post‐Condylar Cartilage Graft

84.   Case Study

85.   Clear Aligners

86.   Lingual Braces

87.   References

88.   Further Reading

89.   Self‐Evaluation

90.   Self‐Evaluation Answers

91.   Chapter 2

92.   Chapter 3

93.   Chapter 4

94.   Chapter 5

95.   Chapter 6

96.   Chapter 7

97.   Chapter 8

98.   Chapter 9

99.   Chapter 10

100.                Chapter 11