Interceptive Orthodontics

Descrizione

Interceptive Orthodontics is a book which belong in the library of every practitioner who treats children, including all orthodontists and pediatric dentists, because it not only is one of the most complete and comprehensive descriptions of the dentofacial problems encountered in growing children but also offers applicable solutions to these problems. Is is written by a group of clinicians with vast experience and a passion for their subject matter and is the product of years of collaboration. Their approach is global, enphazising psychological as well as physiological development and the important role that function plays in normal and abnormal development. The book is organized well and include chapters on growth and development, the interrelationships between orthodontics and pediatric dentistry, habits and respiration, the spectrum of malocclusions, craniomandibular disorders and periodontal considerations in growing individuals. The chapters are extremely thorough, informative and very well documented with pertinent illustrations and relevant literature. What, when and how to treat are clearly defined and superbly illustrated with many clinical examples. Conditions that should not be treated are also specified. Particular emphasis is placed on the timing of treatment, including the critical importance of interceptive treatment in a 2 phase treatment protocol. The authors offer their views concerning the extraction decision and, when discussing Class II malocclusion, introduce a tridimensional analysis of Class II malocclusions. In addition, important concepts such as a comparison of slow versus rapid expansion when correcting cross bites and the issue of gingival grafting when attached gingival is absent are discussed in detail. This book is a pleasure to read and will greatly benefit all who read it. Prof. Anthony A. Gianelly D.M.D., Ph.D., M.D. Professor and chairman Department of orthodontics Boston University School of Dental Medicine Boston, Mass., U.S.A.