Section I: The Orthodontic Problem

1. Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society

Section II: The Development of Orthodontic Problems

2. Concepts of Growth and Development

3. Early Stages of Development

4. Later Stages of Development

5. The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems

Section III: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

6. Orthodontic Diagnosis: The Problem-Oriented Approach

7. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan

Section IV: Biomechanics, Mechanics and Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances

8. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy

9. Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control

10. Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances

Section V: Treatment in Preadolescent Children

11. Moderate Non-Skeletal Problems: Preventive and Interceptive Treatment

12. Complex Non-Skeletal Problems

Section VI: Growth Modification

13. NEW! Growth Modification in Transverse and Class III Problems 

14. NEW! Growth Modification in Class II, Open Bite/ Deep Bite, and Multi-Dimensional Problems

Section VII: Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in the Early Permanent Dentition

15. The First Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Alignment and Leveling

16. The Second Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Correction of Molar Relationship and Space Closure

17. The Third Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing

18. Retention

Section VIII: Treatment for Adults

19. Special Considerations in Orthodontics for Adults

20. Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment