Preface xxi
 
Acknowledgements xxiii
 
Contributorsxxv
 
Introduction: What is the Preadjusted Edgewise Appliance? xxix
Farhad B. Naini and Daljit S. Gill
 
What Does 'Edgewise' Mean xxix
 
What Does 'Preadjusted' Mean xxxiv
 
Preadjusted Edgewise Appliance Components xxxix
 
Bracket Design Features xl
 
Bracket Positioning xliii
 
Stages of Treatment xliv
 
Conclusion xliv
 
References xliv
 
Part I Principles 1
 
1 Principles of Treatment Planning 3
Farhad B. Naini and Daljit S. Gill
 
Introduction 3
 
Patient Concerns 4
 
Patient Motivation and Compliance 4
 
Handling Patient Expectations 4
 
Medical History 6
 
General Dental Health 6
 
Previous Orthodontic Treatment 7
 
Treatment Timing: When Should Treatment be Undertaken? 7
 
Problem List 9
 
Treatment Aims 11
 
Presenting the Treatment Options 14
 
How do we decide whether or not to Extract Teeth? 15
 
Space Analysis and Space Planning 17
 
Informed Consent 21
 
What Should be Included in a Treatment Plan 23
 
Treatment Mechanics 23
 
References 26
 
2 Principles of Orthodontic Biomechanics 29
Farhad B. Naini and Daljit S. Gill
 
Introduction 29
 
Basic Concepts and Principles 30
 
Newton's Laws of Motion and Static Equilibrium 38
 
Displacement of Rigid Bodies 39
 
Control of Tooth Movement 41
 
Types of Tooth Movement 44
 
Clinical Applications and Relevance 47
 
Conclusion 54
 
References 55
 
3 Anchorage 57
Zaid B. Al-Bitar
 
Introduction 57
 
Anchorage Value 59
 
Assessment of Anchorage Need 61
 
Classifications of Anchorage 61
 
Anchorage Control with Fixed Appliances 62
 
Anchorage Creation 73
 
Anchorage Loss 74
 
References 75
 
4 Consent 79
Gavin J. Mack
 
Introduction 79
 
Types of Consent 80
 
Valid Consent 80
 
Withdrawal of Consent 81
 
Treatment Options 81
 
Key Factors to be Communicated with Patients 82
 
Treatment Benefits 83
 
Treatment Risks 84
 
Effective Communication 88
 
Conclusions 89
 
References 90
 
5 Dentolegal Aspects of Orthodontic Treatment 93
Alison Williams
 
Introduction 93
 
Advertising 94
 
The Initial Consultation 94
 
Pretreatment Records 97
 
Dentolegal and Ethical Issues that may Arise During Treatment Planning 99
 
Obtaining Consent 100
 
Dentolegal Issues Arising During Active Orthodontic Treatment 102
 
Retention 106
 
Relapse 107
 
Duty of Candour 107
 
Responding to a Complaint 108
 
References 109
 
Part II The Preadjusted Edgewise Appliance 111
 
6 BracketDesign 113
Chris D. Donaldson
 
The Origins of Fixed Appliance Bracket Design 113
 
Preadjusted Edgewise Straight-wire Appliance 117
 
Straight-wire Appliance: Bracket Prescriptions 121
 
Straight-wire Appliance: Bracket Modifications 129
 
Acknowledgements 135
 
References 135
 
7 Bracket Placement 137
Hemendranath V. Shah, Daljit S. Gill, and Farhad B. Naini
 
Introduction 137
 
Design Features of Preadjusted Edgewise Appliance Brackets 137
 
Direct versus Indirect Bonding 140
 
Direct Bonding Technique 141
 
Indirect Bonding Technique 142
 
Banding Molars and Premolars 143