{"product_id":"textbook-for-orthodontic-therapists-isbn-9781119565451","title":"Textbook for Orthodontic Therapists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook for Orthodontic Therapists \u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive text specifically designed for orthodontic therapists. Written in an accessible and digestible format, it provides the essential clinical and theoretical knowledge needed for daily clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering learning outcomes required by the examining bodies and the General Dental Council (GDC), it includes topics such as common types of orthodontic appliances, frequently found orthodontic problems, skeletal assessment and classification of malocclusion. It also contains information on subjects relevant to the dental profession for example medical emergencies, clinical governance and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten to help the reader understand the role and function of an orthodontic therapist, \u003ci\u003eTextbook for Orthodontic Therapists \u003c\/i\u003eoffers support to those undertaking the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy and to assist those who already work as orthodontic therapists, helping them in their quest to enhance safe and effective care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 History of Orthodontics 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Patient Assessment 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Classification of Malocclusion 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Aetiology of Malocclusion 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Class I Malocclusion 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Class II Div I Malocclusion 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Class II Div II Malocclusion 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Class III Malocclusion 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Prevalences 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Hypodontia 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Supernumeraries 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Impacted Canines 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Impacted Teeth 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Deepbites 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Openbites: Anterior and Posterior 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Crossbites 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Centreline 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Overjets 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Bimaxillary Proclination 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Growth Rotations 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Tooth Movement 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Impressions 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Study Models 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Radiographs 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Cephalometrics 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Removable Appliances 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Functional Appliances 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Fixed Appliances 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Headgear 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Instructions for all Appliances 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Uncommon Removable Appliances 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Anchorage 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Space Analysis 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Cleft Lip and Palate 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Orthognathic Surgery 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Retention and Stability 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Interceptive Treatment 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Adult Orthodontics 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Orthodontic Materials 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Archwire Ligation 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Risks and Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Oral Hygiene 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 Decalcification 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 Fluorosis 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 Fluoride 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48 Hypoplastic Enamel 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49 Hyperplastic Enamel 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50 General Dental Council (GDC) 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e51 Sharps Injury 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e52 Health and Safety 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e53 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e54 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e55 Consent 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e56 Pain and Anxiety Control 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e57 Emergency Care 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e58 Orthodontic Instruments 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e59 Medical Emergencies 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e60 Eruption Dates 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e61 Extraction Patterns 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e62 Tooth Fusion and Gemination 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e63 Extra Notes 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e64 Definitions 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 385\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCeri Davies,\u003c\/b\u003e Dip.Orth Ther RCSEd, is an Orthodontic Therapist at a private specialist orthodontic practice, and a Lecturer of Orthodontic Therapy at the Medicine and Dentistry School, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook for Orthodontic Therapists \u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive text specifically designed for orthodontic therapists. 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