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REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC

APPLIANCES

K. G. Isaacson F.D.S, M.Orth. R.C.S.(Eng.)
Consultant Orthodontist, North Hampshire Hospital Trust. Basingstoke, UK

J. D. Muir B.D.S., F.D.S., M.Orth. R.C.S. (Eng.)
Consultant Orthodontist, North Staffordshire Hospital NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK

R. T. Reed B.D.S., F.D.S. R.C.P.S. Glas. M.Orth. R.C.S. (Eng.)
Consultant Orthodontist, North Hampshire Hospital Trust. Basingstoke, UK

• definitive guide to the design and use of removable appliances providing essential practical
information for all dental undergraduates, practitioners and postgraduate trainees
• clear line diagrams show appliance design and components, useful for the practitioner
and technician
• accompanying CD-ROM contains clinical records of cases treated with removable appliances

Despite a great increase in the use of fixed appliances, the majority of courses of orthodontic treatment are
still carried out using removable appliances. This practical guide contains essential information on the design
and construction of removable appliances, in addition to guidance on diagnosis and treatment through the use
of clinical case studies. Written by three leading authorities in the field. Removable Orthodontic Appliances
contains relevant, up-to-date information making it an invaluable purchase for all dental undergraduates,
practitioners involved in orthodontic treatment and dental technicians.

An accompanying CD-ROM illustrates clinical cases in full colour, showing the results of effective
treatment when using removable appliances, whilst also highlighting areas of potential limitation.

CONTENTS: Preface • Introduction • Biomechanics of tooth movement • Active components • Appliance
retention • The baseplate • Anchorage • Class I - Class II - Class III malocclusions • Chairside;
management • Retainers • Problem cases • Appendices • CD-ROM: Clinical case records of patients
treated with removable appliances