Essentials of Orthodontics

Preface.
 
Acknowledgements.
 
Introduction.
 
Chapter 1. Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.
 
Normal and Ideal Occlusion.
 
Normal Occlusion in the Primary Dentition.
 
Angle Classification of Malocclusion.
 
Angle Class I Malocclusion.
 
Class I Malocclusions in the Primary and Mixed Dentitions.
 
Angle Class II Division 1 Malocclusion.
 
Angle Class II Division 2 Malocclusion.
 
Class II Malocclusions in the Primary and Mixed Dentitions.
 
End-to-End Occlusions.
 
Angle Class III Malocclusion.
 
Class III Malocclusions in Primary and Mixed Dentitions.
 
Super Class I Malocclusion.
 
Super Class II and Super Class III Malocclusions.
 
Subdivision Malocclusions.
 
Class II Subdivision Malocclusions.
 
Class III Subdivision Malocclusions.
 
Class II-III Subdivision Malocclusion.
 
Incisor Compensations in Class II and Class III Malocclusions.
 
Iowa Notation System for Angle Classification.
 
Rules for Assigning Angle Classification.
 
Rating the Severity of a Malocclusion.
 
Orthodontic Records.
 
Clinical Examination.
 
Summary of Findings, Problem List, and Diagnosis.
 
Consultation with Patient and/or Parent.
 
Chapter 2. Dental Impressions and Study Cast Trimming.
 
Study Casts.
 
Digital Casts.
 
Alginate Impressions.
 
Mandibular Impression.
 
Record of Centric Occlusion.
 
Pouring of Plaster Study Casts.
 
Study Cast Trimming.
 
Chapter 3. Dental Cast Analysis in Adults.
 
Tooth Size-Arch Length Analysis.
 
The Measurement of Tooth Size and Arch Length.
 
Factors Influencing a Tooth Size-Arch Length Analysis.
 
Curve of Spee.
 
Incisor Inclination and Anteroposterior Position.
 
Second and Third Molar Evaluation.
 
Comparison of TSALD and the

Robert N. Staley, D.D.S., M.A., M.S., is a professor in the Orthodontic Department at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he has been on faculty since 1970. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and among his many awards he received the Student Research Group Mentor of the Year Award for 2003-2004. Dr. Staley has served as an editorial consultant for various peer-reviewed journals and sits on the editorial board for The Angle Orthodontist.

Neil T. Reske, M.A., also from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, teaches dental students, orthodontic residents, and pediatric dentistry residents the principles and techniques of laboratory appliance fabrication.

"This book is best suited for use by the undergraduate student but may have interest for the general dentist wishing to further their orthodontic knowledge. The treatment of simple malocclusions is emphasised which makes the book less suitable for the orthodontist or a postgraduate student, but the technical chapters would be of benefit to the training dental technician interested in the construction of orthodontic removable appliances." (Australian Orthodontic Journal, 2 November 2011)