Comprehensive, cutting-edge content addresses contemporary orthodontic practice! Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques, 7th Edition provides an evidence-based approach to orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical techniques, including esthetics, genetics, temporary anchorage devices, aligners, technology-assisted biomechanics, and much more. New to this edition are seven chapters, covering topics like AI, maxillary expansion in adults, Class II correctors, and autotransplantation. Newly authored chapters on orthognathic surgery and the craniofacial team, the periodontal-orthodontic interface, interdisciplinary treatment, and accelerated tooth movement, among others, address current perspectives. The 7th edition comes with access to an enhanced eBook version, which includes videos and additional visuals to show concepts difficult to explain with words alone. Readers can also find additional, online-only chapters and a fully searchable version of the text. Respected editors Lee Graber, Katherine Vig, and Greg Huang are joined by new editor Padhraig Fleming, along with expert contributors from around the world. This text provides the most current and comprehensive collection of orthodontic knowledge, making it the go-to book for orthodontic residents and practitioners!



Comprehensive coverage provides a one-stop resource for the field of orthodontics, including foundational theory and the latest on the materials and techniques used in today's practice.
Experienced, renowned editors lead a team of expert, international contributors to provide the most authoritative clinical practice and supporting science from the best and brightest in the industry.



More than 3,400 images include a mixture of radiographs, full-color clinical photos, and anatomic or schematic line drawings, showing examples of treatment, techniques, and outcomes.
Detailed, illustrated case studies show the decision-making process, highlighting the consequences of various treatment techniques over time.



Extensive references make it easy to look up the latest in orthodontic research and evidence-based information, and all references also appear online.
Enhanced ebook, included with every print purchase, features a fully searchable version of the text and bonus online-only chapters, instructional videos, and more.



NEW! Seven chapters cover topics such as AI, maxillary expansion in adults, Class II correctors, and autotransplantation. Newly authored chapters on aligners, orthognathic surgery, the periodontal-orthodontic interface, interdisciplinary and computer-assisted treatment, temporary anchorage devices, and accelerated tooth movement, among others, address current perspectives.



UPDATED! Relevant literature and evidence-based practices are featured throughout the text.



NEW! Additional photos and illustrations visually reinforce key concepts and procedures.


PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF ORTHODONTICS

1. Craniofacial Growth and Development: Developing a Perspective

2. Genetics and Orthodontics

3. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontics Tissue Reactions in Orthodontics Tooth Movement at the Cellular and Molecular Level

4. Bone Physiology, Metabolism, and Biomechanics in Orthodontic Practice

5. Application of Bioengineering to Clinical Orthodontics

6. Clinically Relevant Aspects of Dental Materials Science in Orthodontics

7. The Role of Evidence in Orthodontics



PART II: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING

8. The Decision-Making Process in Orthodontics

9. Special Considerations in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

10. Psychological Aspects of Diagnosis and Treatment

11. Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Imaging

12. The Upper Airway, Cranial Morphology and Sleep Apnea

13. Orthodontic Therapy and the Patient with Temporomandibular Disorder

14. The Orthodontist's Role in a Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team PART III: MIXED DENTITION DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

15. Patient Management and Motivation for the Child and Adolescent Patient

16. Optimizing Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment Timing



PART IV: ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

17. Contemporary Straight Wire Biomechanics

18. Nonextraction Treatment

19. Standard Edgewise: Tweed-Merrifield Philosophy, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Force Systems

20. Biomechanical Considerations with Temporary Anchorage Devices

21. Adult Interdisciplinary Therapy: Diagnosis and Treatment

22. Periodontal-Orthodontic Interrelationships

23. Orthodontic Aspects of Orthognathic Surgery

24. Self-Ligating Bracket Biomechanics

25. Lingual Appliance Treatment

26. Clear Aligner Treatment



PART V: SPECIALIZED TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS

27. Bonding in Orthodontics

28. Management of Impactions

29. Management of Dental Luxation and Avulsion Injuries in the Permanent Dentition

30. Iatrogenic Effects of Orthodontic Appliances Prevention and Management of Demineralized White Lesions, Etiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Management of Root Resorption

31. Minimally and Non-Invasive Approaches to Accelerate Tooth Movement Micro-Osteoperforations Low-level Mechanical Vibrations

32. BioDigital Orthodontics: Integrating technology with Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Targeted Therapeutics



PART VI: ORTHODONTIC RETENTION AND POST-TREATMENT CHANGES

33. Stability, Retention, and Relapse



PART VII: CLASSIC CHAPTERS (ONLINE ONLY) 34. Interceptive Guidance of Occlusion with Emphasis on Diagnosis 35. Functional Appliances 36. Treatment of the Face with Biocompatible Orthodontics