Textbook for Orthodontic Therapists

Textbook for Orthodontic Therapists is a comprehensive text specifically designed for orthodontic therapists. Written in an accessible and digestible format, it provides the essential clinical and theoretical knowledge needed for daily clinical practice.
 
Covering learning outcomes required by the examining bodies and the General Dental Council (GDC), it includes topics such as common types of orthodontic appliances, frequently found orthodontic problems, skeletal assessment and classification of malocclusion. It also contains information on subjects relevant to the dental profession for example medical emergencies, clinical governance and more.
 
Written to help the reader understand the role and function of an orthodontic therapist, Textbook for Orthodontic Therapists offers support to those undertaking the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy and to assist those who already work as orthodontic therapists, helping them in their quest to enhance safe and effective care.

Sommario

Foreword xxv
 
Acknowledgements xxix
 
1 History of Orthodontics 1
 
2 Patient Assessment 11
 
3 Classification of Malocclusion 19
 
4 Aetiology of Malocclusion 25
 
5 Class I Malocclusion 31
 
6 Class II Div I Malocclusion 35
 
7 Class II Div II Malocclusion 41
 
8 Class III Malocclusion 47
 
9 Prevalences 53
 
10 Hypodontia 55
 
11 Supernumeraries 63
 
12 Impacted Canines 69
 
13 Impacted Teeth 77
 
14 Deepbites 81
 
15 Openbites: Anterior and Posterior 87
 
16 Crossbites 93
 
17 Centreline 101
 
18 Overjets 103
 
19 Bimaxillary Proclination 107
 
20 Growth Rotations 109
 
21 Tooth Movement 111
 
22 Impressions 123
 
23 Study Models 127
 
24 Radiographs 129
 
25 Cephalometrics 137
 
26 Removable Appliances 149
 
27 Functional Appliances 165
 
28 Fixed Appliances 179
 
29 Headgear 207
 
30 Instructions for all Appliances 215
 
31 Uncommon Removable Appliances 219
 
32 Anchorage 221
 
33 Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) 229
 
34 Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) 233
 
35 Space Analysis 239
 
36 Cleft Lip and Palate 245
 
37 Orthognathic Surgery 251
 
38 Retention and Stability 259
 
39 Interceptive Treatment 271
 
40 Adult Orthodontics 283
 
41 Orthodontic Materials 287
 
42 Archwire Ligation 293
 
43 Risks and Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment 295
 
44 Oral Hygiene 299
 
45 Decalcification 305
 
46 Fluorosis 307
 
47 Fluoride 309
 
48 Hypoplastic Enamel 311
 
49 Hyperplastic Enamel 313
 
50 General Dental Council (GDC) 315
 
51 Sharps Injury 325
 
52 Health and Safety 327
 
53 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 329
 
54 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) 331
 
55 Consent 333
 
56 Pain and Anxiety Control 337
 
57 Emergency Care 341
 
58 Orthodontic Instruments 347
 
59 Medical Emergencies 363
 
60 Eruption Dates 371
 
61 Extraction Patterns 373
 
62 Tooth Fusion and Gemination 375
 
63 Extra Notes 377
 
64 Definitions 381
 
Index 385

Info autore

About the Author Ceri Davies, Dip.Orth Ther RCSEd, is an Orthodontic Therapist at a private specialist orthodontic practice, and a Lecturer of Orthodontic Therapy at the Medicine and Dentistry School, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.

Riassunto

Textbook for Orthodontic Therapists is a comprehensive text specifically designed for orthodontic therapists. Written in an accessible and digestible format, it provides the essential clinical and theoretical knowledge needed for daily clinical practice.

Covering learning outcomes required by the examining bodies and the General Dental Council (GDC), it includes topics such as common types of orthodontic appliances, frequently found orthodontic problems, skeletal assessment and classification of malocclusion. It also contains information on subjects relevant to the dental profession for example medical emergencies, clinical governance and more.

Written to help the reader understand the role and function of an orthodontic therapist, Textbook for Orthodontic Therapists offers support to those undertaking the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy and to assist those who already work as orthodontic therapists, helping them in their quest to enhance safe and effective care.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: C Davies, Ceri Davies, Ceri (University of Wales Davies
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781119565451
• ISBN: 978-1-119-56545-1
• Pagine: 432
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Odontoiatria; praxis, Zahnmedizin, dentistry, orthodontics, Orthodontik, Praxis der Zahnarzthelferin, Dental Nursing