This book is well illustrated with over 2500 photographs and line diagrams. It is the first textbook to elaborate on the materials used in routine orthodontic practice.The various techniques used have been presented in brief, to give the students and general practitioners alike, an idea as to what is possible using orthodontics alone and which malocclusions require the intervention from other allied branches of dentistry.

Contemporary Orthodontics, 6e: South Asia Edition-E-book

Providing an introduction to current thinking and practice in orthodontics, this text covers all aspects of the field, including clinical practice and treatment planning.

This is a comprehensive textbook written for the predoctoral dental student. Samir E. Bishara and the other contributors present the fundamentals of orthodontics in 30 chapters divided into six sections: Growth and Development; Diagnosis; Appliances; Treatment and Treatment Considerations; Other Aspects Related to Treatment; and Orthodontics and Adjunct Treatment. Case examples relate the concepts to clinical applications and make the text appealing and useful.

The third edition of Textbook of Orthodontics is a fully updated, comprehensive and highly illustrated resource incorporating new information on the subject. New and updated information on topics such as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and digital models has been added, and the majority of chapters have been reorganised to present the subject matter in a clear and logical way. Extensive chapters on treatment methodology are presented with case reports to illustrate the results of various treatment modalities currently being practised. The chapter on cleft lip and palate has been revised to increase awareness amongst trainee dentists, in order to provide better care for those suffering with the disorder. The quality and quantity of the photographs has been increased, with nearly 1500 full colour images, 228 illustrations, and an accompanying DVD. Almost every element of text is accompanied by some form of illustration, making this edition of Textbook of Orthodontics a highly visual and easy-to-understand resource for undergraduates and trainees. Key Points Highly illustrated with over 1700 images, illustrations and tables Accompanying DVD-Rom Third edition Previous edition published 2008