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 Early Treatment of Malocclusions: Prevention & Interception in Primary Dentition This late '09 hardback of 122 pages is by German Ramirez-Yanez DDDS, Pedo Spec, MDSc, PhD. Addresses early treatment techniques for malocclusions and rehabilitation of the cranio-cervico-mandibular system to continue developing within physiological patterns. How correct maxillary/mandibular relationships should be maintained to properly interrelate with other structures. Craniofacial growth and development is not only by genetics or oral function, it is the result of complex interactions including environmental influences. Chapters include:
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 CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTICS - 4th Ed. ('07) is authored by William Proffit DDS, PhD, Henry Field Jr., DDS, MS, MSD & David Sarver, DMD, MS who discuss the latest developments & research to improve treatment outcomes. This 750 page hard cover text in FULL COLOR includes line drawings & over 1,000 new color images. Includes diagnosis, treatment planning, related problems/controversies, current treatment procedures and the role of ortho in comprehensive treatment of patients with multiple problems. Also:
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 The Clinical Management of Basic Maxillofacial Orthopedic Appliances - Vol. I: Mechanics is a "classic" (1987) with Terrance Spahl writing the text and Dr. Witzig providing illustrations. Text contains 590 pages with many color photos and illustrations as it discusses the best and most stable treatments for patients. Helps clinicians find their way out of the maze of confusion and discord that accompanies the sweeping change of technique and philosophy. Addresses the complex tapestry of design and thought of technique and thera-peutic approach of movement and management in the broad spectrum of orthodontics. Discusses limitations of a single regimen, fixed appliance therapeutic technique approach. Includes:
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 Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics by James McNamara, Jr., William Brudon & many contributors ('01). Hardback text has 554 pages with many black and white art renderings. Presents a rational approach to ortho and dentofacial orthopedics which incorporates the wide variety of new treatment and protocols that have evolved during the last decade. New technologies are introduced with advancements and examples of methodologies. For the first time a method of determining the maturational status of the patient are discussed, based on stages of development of the cervical vertebrae visible in the lateral head films. At the end of each chapter there are "concluding remarks" as summary & references. Chapters:
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 TMD and ORTHODONTICS by Duane Grummons DDS, is a reprint (04) of the most requested chapters from his earlier manual that was so popular entitled "Orthodontics for the TMJ/TMD Patient." The reprint in manual form has a new name with 170 pages. Chapters include these topics and more:
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