CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTICS.

Section I: The Orthodontic Problem1. Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary SocietySection II: The Development of Orthodontic Problems2. Concepts of Growth and Development3. Early Stages of Development4. Later Stages of Development5. The Etiology of Orthodontic ProblemsSection III: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning6. Orthodontic Diagnosis: The Problem-Oriented Approach7. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific PlanSection IV: Biomechanics, Mechanics and Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances8. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy9. Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control10. Contemporary Orthodontic AppliancesSection V: Treatment in Preadolescent Children11. Moderate Non-Skeletal Problems: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment12. Complex Non-Skeletal ProblemsSection VI: Growth Modification13. NEW! Growth Modification in Transverse and Class III Problems 14. NEW! Growth Modification in Class II, Open Bite/ Deep Bite, and Multi-Dimensional ProblemsSection VII: Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in the Early Permanent Dentition15. The First Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Alignment and Leveling16. The Second Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Correction of Molar Relationship and Space Closure17. The Third Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing18. RetentionSection VIII: Treatment for Adults19. Special Considerations in Orthodontics for Adults20. Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment