The Orthodontic Mini-implant Clinical Handbook.

The Orthodontic Mini-Implant Clinical Handbook is the must-have book for trainee and practicing orthodontists. It provides the essential theoretical and clinical mini-implant information to enable the clinician to easily introduce skeletal anchorage into their practice across a wide variety of commo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cousley, Richard
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Wiley, 2013.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; 1: Mini-implant Principles and Potential Complications; The origins of orthodontic bone anchorage; Using the right terminology; Principal design features; Clinical indications for mini-implants; Routine cases; Complex cases; Direct and indirect anchorage; Potential mini-implant complications; Root/periodontal damage; Mini-implant failure; Perforation of nasal and maxillary sinus floors; Damage to neurovascular tissues; Mini-implant fracture; Pain; Soft tissue problems; Mini-implant migration; Biomechanical side-effects; References.
  • 2: Maximising Mini-implant Success: Clinical FactorsOverall success rates; Factors affecting mini-implant success; Patient factors; Mini-implant factors; Clinical technique factors; References; 3: Maximising Mini-implant Success: Design Factors; Infinitas mini-implant design features; The Infinitas guidance system; References; 4: Introducing Mini-implants to Your Clinical Practice; Patient consent; Key points to consider for valid consent; Staff training; Patient selection; References; 5: Planning and Insertion Techniques; Mini-implant planning; Treatment goals and anchorage requirements.
  • Mini-implant locationHard tissue anatomy; Soft tissue anatomy; Vertical location and inclination; Insertion timing; Guidance stent; Mini-implant dimensions; Mini-implant insertion; Mini-implant kit sterilisation; Superficial anaesthesia; Antibacterial mouthwash; Stent application (optional); Soft tissue removal; Cortical perforation; Mini-implant insertion; Mini-implant fracture; Post-operative instructions; Force application; Biomechanics; Explantation; References; 6: Incisor Retraction; Clinical objective; Treatment options; Key treatment planning considerations; Biomechanical principles.
  • Mid-treatment problems and solutionsReferences; 7: Molar Distalisation; Clinical objectives; Treatment options; Key treatment planning considerations; Biomechanical principles; Mid-treatment problems and solutions; Mandibular arch distalisation; Maxillary arch distalisation; Mid-palatal distaliser options; Pushcoil distaliser; Traction distaliser; References; 8: Molar Protraction; Clinical objective; Treatment options; Key treatment planning considerations; Biomechanical principles; Mid-treatment problems and solutions; References; 9: Intrusion and Anterior Openbite Treatments.
  • Single Tooth and Anterior Segment Intrusion TreatmentsClinical objectives; Treatment options; Relevant clinical details; Biomechanical principles; Clinical tips and technicalities; Anterior Openbite Treatment; Clinical objectives; Treatment options; Relevant clinical details; Biomechanical principles; Clinical tips and technicalities; Simultaneous mandibular molar intrusion; References; 10: Transverse and Asymmetry Corrections; Asymmetry problems; Dental Centreline Correction; Clinical objective; Treatment options; Relevant clinical details; Biomechanical principles.