Contemporary orthodontics / William R. Proffit, Henry W. Fields, Jr., David M. Sarver.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

SECTION I. THE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEM 1. Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society SECTION II. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS 2. Concepts of Growth and Development 3. Early Stages of Development 4. Later Stages of Development 5. The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems SECTION III. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING 6. Orthodontic Diagnosis: Development of Problem List 7. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan 8. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: Limitations, Controversies, and Special Problems SECTION IV. BIOMECHANICS, MECHANICS AND CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES 9. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy 10. Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control 11. Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances SECTION V. TREATMENT IN PREADOLESCENT CHILDREN 12. Treatment of Nonskeletal Problems in Children 13. Treatment of Skeletal Problems in Children SECTION VI. COMPREHENSIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN THE EARLY PERMANENT DENTITION 14. The First Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Alignment and Leveling 15. The Second Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Correction of Molar Relationship and Space Closure 16. The Third Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing 17. Retention SECTION VII. TREATMENT IN ADULTS 18. Special Considerations in Treatment for Adults 19. Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment