A comprehensive guide to orthodontic treatment for children

Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review delivers exhaustive instruction in the evaluation and treatment of childhood malocclusions and dentofacial deformities.

Written as a mini-residency, this book uses a question-and-answer format to encourage the reader to think critically and gauge the progress of his/her understanding. It provides the reader with a robust foundation for making the best possible childhood evaluation and treatment decisions. The book offers:

A thorough overview of general early treatment principlesAn extensive discussion of facial skeleton, airway, and dentition growth and development conceptsComprehensive explorations of early crowding, eruption problems, and missing succedaneous teethExtensive presentations of early anteroposterior, vertical, and transverse problems with treatment solutionsA vast collection of high-quality images illustrating the conditions and appropriate therapies

Perfect for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and dentists in general practice,Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review is also useful to residents and dental students with an interest in orthodontic care.

Thomas E. Southard, DDS, MS is Professor and former Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

Steven D. Marshall, DDS, MS is Visiting Professor at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

Laura L. Bonner, DDS, MS is in private practice and is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

Kyungsup Shin, PhD, DMD, MS is Associate Professor, Director for Clinical Research, and Graduate Program Director at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

Preface

Chapter 1 - Foundations

General Principles

Growth and Development

Chapter 2 - Crowding

Introduction

Case Jasmine: Class I, mild mandibular crowding

Case Bella: Class I, incisor ectopic eruption, moderate crowding

Case Evan: Class I, moderate mandibular crowding

Case Amber: Class I, moderate crowding, impacted canine

Case Kate: Class I, moderate crowding

Case Dillon: Class I, impacted mandibular incisor

Case Madison: Class I, moderate crowding

Case Muriel: Class II, moderate crowding, impacted incisor

Case Mudathir: Class III, moderate crowding

Case Lucas: Class I, severe maxillary crowding, posterior cross bite

Case Jeff: Class II, mild crowding

Case Kasandra: Class III, severe mandibular crowding (potentially impacted canines)

Case Clair: Class I, moderate crowding, blocked out maxillary lateral incisor

Chapter 3 - Eruption Problems

Introduction

Case Brody: Class II, delayed eruption of maxillary incisor

Case Rebecca: Class I, delayed eruption of maxillary incisors

Case Alicia: Class I, ectopic eruption of mandibular incisors

Case Trista: Class II, ectopic eruption of maxillary canines

Case Melissa: Class I, ectopic eruption of maxillary canines and premolars

Case Cara: Class II, ankylosed mandibular primary second molars

Case Easton: Class II subdivision left, ectopic eruption of maxillary premolar

Case Katie: Class I, impacted maxillary left permanent first molar

Case Erin: Class I, retained mandibular primary second molar

Case Brian: Class I, cleft lip, diminutive maxillary lateral incisor, retained mandibular primary second molar

Chapter 4 - Anteroposterior Problems

Introduction

Case Jake: Class II by 1mm, deep bite

Case Alexandra: Class II, large overjet, deep bite

Case Mark: Class II, large overjet, deep bite

Case Corey: Class II, large overjet, deep bite, posterior cross bite

Case Mason: Class I, anterior cross bite

Case Edward: Class III, anterior cross bite

Case Cooper: Class III, anterior cross bite, posterior cross bite

Case Allison: Class III, anterior cross bite, posterior cross bite

Case Nathan: Class III, anterior cross bite

Case Carlie: Class III, anterior cross bite, cleft lip and palate (authored by Dr. Verrasathpurush Allareddy)

Chapter 5 - Vertical Problems

Introduction

Case Lynnear: Class I, deep bite

Case Sydney: Class I, deep bite

Case Ned: Class II, deep bite

Case Anna: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite

Case Emily: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite

Case Gabby: Class II, anterior open bite

Case Carter: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite

Case Tricia: Class II, anterior open bite (case provided by Dr. Bradley L. Pearson)

Case Nora: Class I, deep bite, anterior cross bite, posterior open bite

Case Mara: Class I, deep bite, posterior open bite and cross bite, ankylosed maxillary left primary second molar

Chapter 6 - Transverse Problems

Introduction

Case Jasmin: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite

Case Jenna: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite

Case Jonathan: Class II, bilateral posterior cross bite

Case Alaina: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite

Case Halee: Class I, unilateral posterior cross bite

Appendix

Cephalometrics Primer

Iowa AP Classification Primer

Tables for Reference

Abbreviations