Esthetics and Biomechanics in Orthodontics

Esthetics and Biomechanics in Orthodontics, 2nd Edition

Esthetics and Biomechanics in Orthodontics, 2nd Edition provides essential knowledge for effectively applying biomechanics in clinical orthodontics. This edition includes new content on tooth movement, the treatment of Class III malocclusions, skeletal anchorage, Surgery First treatment plans, and space closure. Alongside comprehensive guidance on fundamental biomechanical principles, this cutting-edge reference demonstrates how various techniques can utilize these principles to enhance force delivery, understand and prevent side effects, and achieve predictable outcomes.

• Renowned lead author Dr. Ravindra Nanda is a respected educator in the orthodontics field.
• Extensive coverage of diagnosis, treatment planning, and esthetics in tooth display offers a solid foundation for solving orthodontic and biomechanical challenges.
• Case reports feature high-quality photographs, radiographs, and illustrations that effectively illustrate biomechanical principles.
• Radiographs and line drawings accompany clinical photographs to depict various stages of treatment.
• NEW! Updated content on the fundamentals of orthodontic tooth movement clarifies how appliances function and their role in treatment methodology design.
• NEW! Information on procedures and indications for optimal space closure helps prioritize treatment planning and understand available alternatives.
• NEW! Detailed insights on biomechanics-based management of impacted canines provide strategies for treatment planning and techniques to achieve desired results without extending treatment duration.
• NEW! Coverage of modalities for treating Class III malocclusions presents new protocols—such as corticotomy-assisted facemask therapy and maxillary protraction—that effectively address these issues.
• NEW! In-depth information on various forms of skeletal anchorage, including mini-implant technology, illustrates how challenges in tooth movement can be overcome by applying sound biomechanical principles.
• NEW! Comprehensive coverage of the Surgery First (SF) treatment plan includes step-by-step examples to clarify the Sendai SF technique and its advantages.