Preface 

1 Introduction

What do we know about growth? 

Growth and development of the jaws 

2 Recognising the problem 

Is an attractive smile important? 

3 Investigations 

Radiographs 

Cone-beam computed tomography 

Study models 

Photographs

What is the scope of orthodontic change? 

4 Managing the developing occlusion 

Thumb/finger 

sucking 

Crowding of the permanent lateral incisors 

Serial extraction: a modern approach 

The unerupted central incisor 

Submerging deciduous second molars

Fusion, gemination and morphology issues 

Upper labial fraenum 

Leeway space and the use of intraoral anchorage arches 

Sagittal problems: Class II 

Sagittal problems: Class III 

Ectopic and impacted teeth 

Missing teeth 

Index