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Orthodontic Therapy: Fundamental Treatment Concepts
ANDREA WICHELHAUS, DDS
With Tena Eichenberg, MD
580 pages. 3,922 illustrations. $249.99. 2017.
Thieme Publishers, 333 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001. (800) 782-3488; www.thieme.com.
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his textbook separates the
transverse, vertical, and sagit-
tal aspects of orthodontic
movement in its analysis of biolo-
gy and treatment.
The first section reviews gen-
eral biomechanical issues in ortho-
dontics as well as genetic abnor-
malities, the relationship between
force and root resorption, and side
effects such as white-spot demin-
eralization. Histologic slides are
used to illustrate the effects of
tooth movement on the surround-
ing bone and soft tissue. Heredity
is covered as it relates to jaw devel-
opment, hypodontia, and hyperdon-
tia, as are the orthodontic ramifi-
cations of several craniofacial disorders.
The second section discusses transverse dis-
crepancies and treatment options for correcting
them in both adolescent and adult patients. Bio­
mechanical considerations involved with various
removable and fixed therapies are illustrated; sur-
gical and distraction modalities are also addressed.
The third and fourth sections review the ver-
tical component of treatment in regard to deep and
open bites. Fixed and functional appliances for
closing deep bites are described, and the bio­
mechanics of intrusion—including segmental in-
trusion of the anterior dentition—are discussed.
Retention and stability are also examined. The
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etiology of open bite and the dis-
tinction between dental and skele-
tal open bites are reviewed in de-
tail. As with deep bites, the effects
of the sagittal dimension on treat-
ment planning are analyzed, and a
number of fixed, removable, and
surgical options are presented.
The fifth and sixth sections
of the book deal specifically with
the sagittal components of treat-
ment, divided into Class II and
Class III malocclusions. Each sec-
tion discusses differential diagno-
sis, growth, and treatment timing.
In addition, the author evaluates the
retention and stability of treatment
with various headgears and remov-
able and functional appliances.
A final section covers extraction therapy and
basic diagnostic criteria. The visual treatment ob-
jective, anchorage considerations, and space-closing
mechanics are all described, and the book con-
cludes with a discussion of post-treatment stability.
High-quality diagrams and clinical photos
illustrate specific tooth movements and bio­
mechanical principles. Overall, the book’s con-
cepts are well explained and easy to understand,
making this an excellent choice for dental students
and educators as well as orthodontic residents.
JAE HYUN PARK, DMD, MSD, MS, PhD
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