6th Edition
by Lee W. Graber (Author), Robert L. Vanarsdall (Author), Katherine W. L. Vig (Author), Greg J. Huang (Author)
Comprehensive, cutting-edge content prepares you for today’s orthodontics! Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques, 6th Edition
provides evidence-based coverage of orthodontic diagnosis, planning
strategies, and treatment protocols, including esthetics, genetics,
temporary anchorage devices, aligners, technology-assisted biomechanics,
and much more. New to this edition is an Expert Consult website using videos and additional visuals to show concepts difficult to explain with words alone. Expert Consult
also adds three online-only chapters, research updates, and a fully
searchable version of the text. From respected editors Lee Graber,
Robert Vanarsdall, Katherine Vig, and Greg Huang, along with a veritable
Who’s Who of expert contributors, this classic reference has a
concise, no-nonsense approach to treatment that makes it the go-to book
for orthodontic residents and practitioners!
- Comprehensive coverage
provides a one-stop resource for the field of orthodontics, including
foundational theory and the latest on the materials and techniques used
in today’s practice.
- Experienced, renowned editors lead a
team of expert, international contributors, bringing the most
authoritative clinical practice and supporting science from the best and
brightest in the industry.
- More than 3,400 images
include a mixture of radiographs, full-color clinical photos, and
anatomic or schematic line drawings, showing examples of treatment,
techniques, and outcomes.
- Extensive references make it
easy to look up the latest in orthodontic research and evidence-based
information, and all references also appear online.
- Detailed, illustrated case studies show the decision-making process, showing the consequences of various treatment techniques over time.
- NEW! Seven all-new chapters include Orthodontic
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Imaging; Upper Airway, Cranial Morphology, and Sleep Apnea; Management
of Impactions; Iatrogenic Effects of Orthodontic Appliances; Minimally
and Non-Invasive Approaches to Accelerate Tooth Movement; Management of
Dental Luxation and Avulsion Injuries in the Permanent Dentition; and Patient Management and Motivation for the Child and Adolescent Patient.
- UPDATED CHAPTERS include Biomechanical
Considerations with Temporary Anchorage Devices, Bonding in
Orthodontics, Clear Aligner Treatment, Lingual Appliance Treatment,
Psychological Aspects of Diagnosis and Treatment, Clinically Relevant
Aspects of Dental Materials Science in Orthodontics, The Biologic Basis
of Orthodontics, and more.
- New co-editor Greg J. Huang is joined by new contributors who are highly regarded experts within their respective subspecialties in orthodontics.