Description: This book is a well-illustrated guide to the iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment that provides practical information on orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and post-treatment retention and highlights preventive measures to avoid complaints and lawsuits. It is divided into three parts, on white spot lesions, periodontal deterioration, and external apical root resorption (EARR). The reader will learn a wide variety of invaluable skills and strategies, such as how to minimize the risk of enamel decalcifications as a result of orthodontic treatment; how to deproteinize the enamel surface and bond brackets with hybrid glass ionomer cement; how to avoid lower incisor proclination and still achieve ideal long-term alignment; and how to apply strategies to minimize orthodontically induced EARR. Iatrogenic Effects of Orthodontic Treatment will be an excellent aid for both orthodontists and pediatric dentists.
Review Quotes:
"The quality of the print is good and the illustrations are very clear. ... This hardcover book is small in size and this makes it easy to carry; it can be read in a few hours, focusing the readers' mind to achieve the best for their patients, ideally avoiding unwanted side-effects of orthodontic treatment." (Jan Huggare, European Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 37 (6), December, 2015)
"The purpose is to assist practitioners in decision-making, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of iatrogenic effects associated with orthodontic treatment. ... The audience includes both orthodontists and pediatric dentists. The book also can serve as a review and resource for general practitioners, dental students, and faculty to help avoid and manage white spot lesions." (Janet H. Southerland, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2015)