R. G. Wick Alexander – The Alexander Discipline. Long-Term Stability in Orthodontics + Unusual and Difficult Cases (2 Volume set)

Автор: R. G. Wick Alexander
Название книги: The Alexander Discipline. Long-Term Stability in Orthodontics + Unusual and Difficult Cases (2 Volume set)
Формат: PDF
Тема: Ортодонтия, Стоматология Александера
Страницы: 550
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

1. Long-Term Stability in Orthodontics

In the specialty of orthodontics, treatment results depend on the clinician's knowledge, manual dexterity, philosophy, and effort. This book highlights the lack of common scientific guidelines in orthodontic practice, advocating for the recognition and identification of such guidelines that work to place the teeth in positions that will produce the healthiest, most functional, most esthetic, and most stable results possible. With so many factors influencing long-term stability, this book consolidates the 20 principles of the Alexander Discipline outlined in volume one into 6 guidelines for approaching long-term stability in orthodontics, focusing on the periodontium, torque control, skeletal and transverse control, occlusion, and the soft tissue profile. Each guideline is presented with several case studies that follow from the treatment plan to the definitive result and that highlight long-term stability in 5- to 40-year posttreatment records. A must-have for the practicing orthodontist.

2. Unusual and Difficult Cases

The Second volume of the Alexander Discipline, focusing on unusual and difficult cases, demonstrates through the presentation of complete patient records how these principles can be used to achieve beautiful, functional, and stable results even in patients requiring creative treatment planning and treatment mechanics. In the situations presented in this book, there is no one right answer to the problem, and the orthodontist must have the confidence and relevant knowledge to formulate the treatment plan most suitable for each patient.