Clinical cases in early orthodontic treatment: an atlas of when, how and why to treat

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Includes index. This book describes the most common types of malocclusion in children and presents illustrated step-by-step guidance on the procedures employed in their management, with the focus on early intervention. Advice is provided on the challenging decisions of when to start orthodontic treatment and whether to choose a one-phase or a two-phase treatment, taking into account the malocclusion, its severity, and its etiology. Among the topics addressed in individual chapters are the treatment of atypically rotated central incisors, early management of periodontal problems, correction and maintenance of the position of the first upper molar, early treatment of class II and class III malocclusions, use of lingual brackets, management of dental asymmetries, and the Bennun-Harfin protocol for interdisciplinary oral cleft treatment. The most important controversies in early orthodontic treatment are also discussed in detail. The book is enhanced by numerous clinical photographs and presentation of long-term results. It is written by the most experienced team of doctors in the field and will be a valuable asset for all who specialize in odonto-pediatric and orthopedic-orthodontic treatments. 1: Introduction; Bibliography; 2: The Importance of the Speech Therapist During the Interceptive Orthodontics and Myofunctional Therapy; 2.1 Functions of the Cranial-Cervical-­Orofacial System; 2.1.1 Swallowing; 2.1.2 Evolution of Swallowing; 2.1.2.1 Swallowing in the Fetus; 2.1.2.2 Swallowing in Newborn and Nursing Babies; 2.1.2.3 Swallowing in Children; 2.1.2.4 Functional or Mature Swallowing; 2.1.3 Stages or Phases of Functional Swallowing; 2.1.3.1 Oral Preparative Stage; 2.1.3.2 Exclusively Oral Stage or Transfer; 2.1.3.3 Pharyngeal Stage; 2.1.3.4 Esophageal Stage 2.1.3.5 Dysfunctional Swallowing or Tongue Thrusting; 2.1.3.6 Etiology of Dysfunctional Swallowing; 2.1.4 Functions of the Respiratory System; 2.1.5 Repercussions of Mouth Breathing; Bibliography; 3: Early Treatment of Open Bite Problems; 3.1 Diagnosis; Bibliography; 4: Early Treatment of Periodontal Problems in Children; Bibliography; 5: Orthodontic Treatment of Atypically Rotated Central Incisor; Bibliography; 6: Impacted Central Incisors: Different Options of Treatment; Bibliography; 7: The Treatment of Class II, Division 1 Malocclusion in Stages 7.1 The Mandibular Retrognathism Treatment; 7.1.1 The treatment sequence; 7.2 The Maxillary Prognathism Treatment; References; 8: Early Treatment of Class III Malocclusions; 8.1 Functional Class III Malocclusion; 8.2 Reasons for Early Treatment; 8.2.1 To Treat Early: When Is the Right Time?; 8.2.2 In Deciduous Dentition; 8.3 Early Treatment of Dentoalveolar Class III (Figs. 8.36-8.65); 8.3.1 In Early Mixed Dentition; 8.4 Treatment of Skeletal Class III Malocclusions; 8.4.1 The Use of Face Mask or Face Mask Combined with Rapid Palatal Expansion (Figs. 8.66-8.84) 8.4.2 The Use of Chincap (Chincup) (Fig. 8.85); 8.4.3 The Use of Functional Appliances; 8.4.4 The Use of Class III Activator (Figs. 8.86-8.90); 8.5 Construction of Class III Activator (Figs. 8.91-8.97); 8.6 Checklist When Registering Construction Bite; 8.7 Patient's Instruction at Insertion of Class III Activator (Figs. 8.98 and 8.99); 8.8 Patient's Appointment; 8.9 Appliance Adjustment; 8.10 Example of Cases Treated with Class III Activator (Figs. 8.101-8.278); 8.11 Treatment of Class III Malocclusion with Pseudo-Forced Bite (Figs. 8.150-8.191) 8.12 Class III Activator Can Be Used for Treatment of Functional Class III Malocclusion When the Patient Can Do an Edge-to-Edge Bite (Figs. 8.192-8.211); 8.13 Stability of the Skeletal and Dental Changes After Treatment with Class III Activator (Figs. 8.212-8.278); 8.14 Cause of Dental Instability; References; 9: Correction of the Transverse Problems; Bibliography; 10: How to Normalize the Position of the Maxillary Molar in Early and Late Mixed Dentition; Bibliography; 11: Assymetries; Bibliograpy; 12: Temporomandibular Disorders in Children; 12.1 Condylar Fracture; 12.2 Ankylosis