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Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques
Contributor(s): Bister, Dirk (Author), Baumgaertel, Sebastian (Author), Ludwig, Björn (Author)
ISBN: 3131547014     ISBN-13: 9783131547019
Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
OUR PRICE:   $204.24  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: January 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Dentistry - Orthodontics
Dewey: 617.643
LCCN: 2011050602
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.9" W x 10.9" (2.15 lbs) 256 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

A comprehensive overview of modern orthodontic treatment using self-ligating bracket systems - with evaluations of systems currently available

Promising numerous advantages in design, treatment efficacy, and reduced treatment time, self-ligating brackets have become a major part of modern orthodontic practice. Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques summarizes contemporary information and clinical studies on these popular systems, integrating them with the authors' practical, hands-on experience. Encompassing all aspects of treatment with self-ligating fixed appliances from biomechanics to material properties, including diagnostic and therapeutic principles, this book provides a step-by-step visual guide to this groundbreaking field.

Special Features:

  • Provides more than 1,500 outstanding color photographs that show the sequence of steps for all procedures involving self-ligating brackets from start to finish
  • Objectively evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of commercially available self-ligating bracket systems to help you make the best choices for your patients
  • Covers the full scope of treatment, including oral hygiene, adhesive techniques, biomechanics, aesthetic choices, retention and stability, and more
  • Includes multiple case studies as well as information on risks and pitfalls, practical tips, and clinical pearls that aid in decision-making and reinforce the treatment concepts

Written by a team of international specialists, this book is essential for all practitioners who want to keep up with the latest developments in self-ligating brackets, expand their services, and offer state-of-the-art treatment techniques. It is a useful introduction to newcomers to self-ligation as well as a guide for experienced orthodontists on how to successfully incorporate this highly popular technique into their practices.