About the Book: Orthodontics for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Covers essential orthodontic theory for dental hygienists and dental therapists
Clear, comprehensive, and easy to read, Orthodontics for Dental Hygienists and
Dental Therapists outlines orthodontic theory and explains clinical techniques,
without assuming prior knowledge. By learning the orthodontic mechanics and
fundamentals, dental hygiene and therapy students can become valuable team
members in an orthodontic practice.
Written in a student-friendly style, the text begins by outlining craniofacial
growth and tooth development, orthodontic assessment, and biomechanics and
anchorage, before introducing fixed and removable appliances, class I, II and
III treatment principles, and cleft palate treatment, and ending with a