Principles and Biomechanics of Aligner Treatment

Description:

Improve patient outcomes with the latest advances in aligner treatment and orthodontics! Principles and Biomechanics of Aligner Treatment describes how to use and adjust the materials involved in tooth alignment. Featuring full-color photos and illustrations, this book provides a clear overview of tooth alignment techniques along with step-by-step instructions for both normal and unusual cases. An Expert Consult website includes access to the fully searchable eBook. From a team of active clinicians and researchers led by Ravindra Nanda, this expert resource takes your orthodontic skills to the next level.

Table of Contents:

1.  Diagnosis and treatment planning in the three-dimensional era

Introduction

Intraoral scans and digital models

3D imaging

References

2.  Current biomechanical rationale concerning composite attachments in aligner orthodontics

Introduction

Geometry (active surface orientation)

Location

Size

Functions

Basic attachment configurations in current aligner orthodontics

References

3.  Clear aligners: Material structures and properties

Introduction

Polymer molecular structure and thermal properties

Physical and chemical aging of aligner polymers

Conclusions and outlook

References

4.  Influence of intraoral factors on optical and mechanical aligner material properties

Introduction

Water absorption

Optical changes

Short-term mechanical loading of aligner materials

Long-term loading

Clinical loading patterns of aligner materials

References

5.  Theoretical and practical considerations in planning an orthodontic treatment with clear aligners

Introduction

Theoretical and practical considerations in CAT

Biologic considerations in aligner orthodontics

Patient compliance

CAT fundamentals recap

References

6.  Class I malocclusion

Introduction

Diagnostic reference

Treatment plan

Class I conditions

References

7.  Aligner treatment in class II malocclusion patients

Introduction

The clinical protocol

Maxillary distalization case reports

References

8.  Aligners in extraction cases

Introduction

Diagnosis and treatment plan

Treatment progress

Treatment results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

9.  Open-bite treatment with aligners

Diagnosis of anterior open bite

Biomechanics for anterior open-bite correction

Aligner protocols for open-bite treatment

Case report 1

Case report 2

References

10.  Deep bite

Introduction

Leveling of the curve of spee

Leveling the upper incisors

Case report 1

Case report 2

References

11.  Interceptive orthodontics with aligners

Introduction

Maxillary expansion

Expansion case reports

Class II malocclusion

Mandibular advancement case reports

Conclusions

References

12.  The hybrid approach in class II malocclusions treatment

Introduction

Tooth-borne hybrid approach with distalizing device

Case report 1

Case report 2

References

13.  Aligners and impacted canines

Introduction

Early diagnosis and treatment

Late diagnosis

Treatment planning and orthodontic management

Labial impactions

Palatal impactions

Clinical case

References

14.  Aligner orthodontics in prerestorative patients

Introduction

Space management in the anterior region

Case study

Space management in the posterior region

Management of posterior overerupted molars

Management of patients with a history of temporomandibular disorders

Case study

References

15.  Noncompliance upper molar distalization and aligner treatment for correction of class II malocclusions

Upper molar distalization in aligner treatment

Clinical procedure and rational of the Beneslider

Clinical case

Clinical considerations

Conclusions

References

16.  Clear aligner orthodontic treatment of patients with periodontitis

Malocclusions related to periodontal disease

Orthodontic treatment in patients with periodontal disease

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Orthodontic movements

Retention

Conclusions

Clinical case

References

17.  Surgery first with aligner therapy

Historic background

Splint-aided maxillary and mandibular fixation without labial fixed appliances

Transitioning into and out of surgery with clear aligners

Surgery first and cat

Case study

Conclusions

References

18.  Pain during orthodontic treatment: Biologic mechanisms and clinical management

The importance of orthodontic pain

Biologic mechanisms of orthodontic pain and clinical correlates

Orthodontic tooth pain in clear aligner therapy

Modulators of pain: Psychological factors

Clinical considerations for the management of orthodontic pain

References

19.  Retention and stability following aligner therapy

Retention and stability in orthodontic treatment

Retention protocols and the choice of retention appliance

References

20.  Overcoming the limitations of aligner orthodontics: A hybrid approach

Introduction

Transverse expansion of the posterior teeth

Canine and premolar rotation

Extrusion, intrusion, and overbite control

Molar distalization

Conclusions

References

Index