Facial and Dental Planning for Orthodontists and Oral Surgeons
By G. William Arnett, DDS, FAC; and Richard P. McLaughlin, BS, DDS
336 pp., 1030 ills., Copyright 2004
Description
This superbly illustrated, practical textbook explains how to plan a position for the jaws and teeth to optimize the facial profile for each patient. Written by an internationally-respected author team, this authoritative resource also provides coverage of a new approach to facial planning that could soon become the standard method for orthodontists and oral surgeons.
Key Features
Content explains how to plan a position for the jaws and teeth in order to optimize the facial profile for each individual.
Challenging borderline cases are discussed, so readers can better determine what is or isn't a surgical case.
A new approach to facial planning is covered.
Illustrated case histories demonstrate the clinical success of methods.
Table of Contents
1. Overview - treatment goals restated 2. History-taking - a form-based protocol 3. The clinical examination 4. Record taking - a basis for treatment success 5. Diagnosing the case 6. Treatment planning for the TMJs and musculature 7. Facial treatment planning 8. Orthodontic treatment planning