Orthodontics

PART I:  FOUNDATIONS OF ORTHODONTICS 1. Craniofacial Growth and Development: Developing a Perspective 2. Genetics and Orthodontics 3. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontics             Tissue Reactions in Orthodontics             Tooth Movement at the Cellular and Molecular Level  4. Bone Physiology, Metabolism, and Biomechanics in Orthodontic Practice 5. Application of Bioengineering to Clinical Orthodontics 6. Clinically Relevant Aspects of Dental Materials Science in Orthodontics 7. The Role of Evidence in Orthodontics PART II: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING 8. The Decision-Making Process in Orthodontics 9. Special Considerations in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 10. Psychological Aspects of Diagnosis and Treatment 11. Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Imaging  12. The Upper Airway, Cranial Morphology and Sleep Apnea  13. Orthodontic Therapy and the Patient with Temporomandibular Disorder 14. The Orthodontists Role in a Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team PART III: MIXED DENTITION DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT 15. Patient Management and Motivation for the Child and Adolescent Patient  16. Optimizing Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment Timing PART IV: ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT 17. Contemporary Straight Wire Biomechanics 18. Nonextraction Treatment 19. Standard Edgewise: Tweed-Merrifield Philosophy, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Force Systems 20. Biomechanical Considerations with Temporary Anchorage Devices 21. Adult Interdisciplinary Therapy: Diagnosis and Treatment 22. Periodontal-Orthodontic Interrelationships 23. Orthodontic Aspects of Orthognathic Surgery 24. Self-Ligating Bracket Biomechanics 25. Lingual Appliance Treatment 26. Clear Aligner Treatment PART V: SPECIALIZED TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS 27. Bonding in Orthodontics 28. Management of Impactions  29. Management of Dental Luxation and Avulsion Injuries in the Permanent Dentition  30. Iatrogenic Effects of Orthodontic Appliances             Prevention and Management of Demineralized White Lesions,            Etiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Management of Root Resorption 31. Minimally and Non-Invasive Approaches to Accelerate Tooth Movement            Micro-Osteoperforations           Low-level Mechanical Vibrations 32. BioDigital Orthodontics: Integrating technology with Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Targeted Therapeutics PART VI: ORTHODONTIC RETENTION AND POST-TREATMENT CHANGES 33. Stability, Retention, and Relapse PART VII: CLASSIC CHAPTERS (ONLINE ONLY) 34. Interceptive Guidance of Occlusion with Emphasis on Diagnosis 35. Functional Appliances 36. Treatment of the Face with Biocompatible Orthodontics