Foreword
by Dr Les Joffe (CEO – British Orthodontic Society) 

 

How to use this book 

Acknowledgements 

1 Definition of orthodontics and factors influencing orthodontic treatment 

2 The first appointment 

3 Occlusal indices 

4 Motivation 

5 Leaflets 

6 Oral hygiene 

7 Removable appliances 

8 Transpalatal arches, lingual arches and quad helix 

9 Rapid maxillary expansion 

10 Extra-oral traction and extra-oral anchorage 

11 Functional appliances 

12 Temporary anchorage devices 

13 Fixed appliances – what they do and what is used 

14 Fixed appliances – direct bonding 

15 Fixed appliances – indirect bonding and lingual orthodontics 

16 Ectopic canines 

17 Debonding 

18 Retention and retainers 

19 Aligners 

20 Multi-disciplinary orthodontics 

21 Adult orthodontics 

22 Mandibular advancement devices 

23 Model box storage and study models 

24 Descriptions and photographs of most commonly used instruments and auxiliaries 

25 Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing and extended duties 

26 Orthodontic therapists 

27 Professional groups for orthodontic dental nurses 

 

Useful contacts 

Glossary of terms 

Index