Orthodontic functional appliances : theory and practice / / Dr Padhraig Fleming BDent Sc. (Hons.), MSc, PhD, MOrth RCS, FDS (Orth.) RCS, FHEA, Professor Robert Lee BDS, MDS, FDS, MOrth RCS (Eng.)

• Autore: Fleming Padhraig S.
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, West Sussex, [England] : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2016; ©2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (821 p.)
• Disciplina: 617.6/43
• Soggetto topico: Orthodontic appliances; Malocclusion - Treatment
• Persona (resp. second.): LeeRobert <1947 July 26-, >
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Title Page; Table of Contents; List of contributors; Preface; CHAPTER 1: Biological basis for functional appliance therapy; Facial growth; Function and craniofacial morphology; Experiments on primates; Other animal studies; The visco-elastic theory; Treatment duration; Maxillary restraint; Summary; References; CHAPTER 2: Development of functional appliances; Activators; Bionator; Functional regulator; Twin Block; Fixed functional appliances; Herbst; Fixed mandibular advancement appliances; Summary; References ; CHAPTER 3: The role of genetics and environmental factors on the condyle in mandibular growthGenetic control of condylar growth; Evidence from animal experiments: Condylar injury, transplantation and growth factors; Response of the condyle to postural or mechanical changes; Functional/biochemical interface; Environmental influences through functional appliance therapy; Overall control of mandibular growth; Summary; References; CHAPTER 4: Functional appliance therapy; Age; Growth pattern; Vertical skeletal pattern; Antero-posterior skeletal pattern; Transverse skeletal abnormality ; Occlusal featuresSoft tissues; Compliance; Indications for specific appliances; Summary; References; CHAPTER 5: Clinical use of the Twin Block appliance; Case selection; Impressions; Bite registration; Appliance design; Fitting the appliance; Follow-up appointments; Breakages; Overjet and reversed overjet; Length of retention; Space planning for fixed therapy; Post-treatment retention; Summary; References; CHAPTER 6: Rigid fixed functional appliances; Herbst; Mechanism of Class II correction; Lower incisor changes; Vertical effects; Timing of Herbst treatment; Soft tissue effects ; Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance (MARA)Comparison of fixed functional appliances; Summary; References; CHAPTER 7: Flexible fixed functional appliances; Jasper Jumper; Forsus; Twin Force; Eureka Spring; Summary; References; CHAPTER 8: Transferring from functional to fixed appliances; Planning the transition; Cephalometric superimposition; Timing; Methods of consolidating Class II correction; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 9: The use of functional appliances in the correction of Class III malocclusion; Aetiology of Class III malocclusion; Early treatment ; Mechanisms of Class III correctionCase selection; Functional appliances for Class III correction; Summary; References; CHAPTER 10: Functional appliances; Levels of evidence and evidence-based dentistry; Primary study design (randomized and non-randomized studies); What are the short-term effects of functional appliances on the skeletal pattern?; What are the short-term effects of functional appliances on the dentition?; What are the effects of functional appliances on the soft tissues? ; What are the long-term effects of functional appliances on the dentition, supporting structures and soft tissues?
• Titolo autorizzato: Orthodontic functional appliances
• ISBN: 1-118-67056-6; 1-118-67054-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910807632703321
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