DOI: 10.1055/b-002-74300
Ludwig, Bjoern; Bister, Dirk; Baumgaertel, Sebastian: 2012

Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics

Current Concepts and Techniques Print ISBN 9783131547019 · Online ISBN 9783131645012
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Editors: Ludwig, Bjoern; Bister, Dirk; Baumgaertel, Sebastian

Authors: Bock, Franziska; Bock, Jens; Glasl, Bettina; Goldbecher, Heiko; Lietz, Thomas; Lisson, Joerg A.; Ludwig, Bjoern

Title: Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics

Subtitle: Current Concepts and Techniques

Print ISBN: 9783131547019; Online ISBN: 9783131645012; Book DOI: 10.1055/b-002-74300

2012 © 2012 Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Stuttgart

Subjects: Dentistry: Surgical and Orthopedic

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Front Matter
I Basics: 1 The Development and History of Fixed Appliances
Introduction
Development of Self-Ligating Bracket Systems
Expectations and Reality
I Basics: 2 Materials
Introduction
Self-Ligating Brackets
Archwires
Auxiliaries
I Basics: 3 Bracket Systems
Introduction
Basic Principles
The Various Self-Ligating Bracket Systems
Treatment
Summary
II Treatment: 4 Diagnosis
Introduction
Standard Diagnostic Tools in Orthodontics
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Additional Diagnostic Tools
II Treatment: 5 Oral Hygiene
Introduction
Basics
Hygiene Approaches for Fixed-Appliance Treatment
II Treatment: 6 Bonding Techniques
Introduction
The History and Development of Bonding Techniques
Positioning of Brackets
Bonding
Positioning of Self-Ligating Brackets
Direct and Indirect Bonding Techniques
II Treatment: 7 Treatment
Introduction
Space Creation
Correction of Skeletal Discrepancies
Esthetic Treatment
II Treatment: 8 Auxiliary Equipment and Techniques
Introduction
Practical Application of Self-Ligating Brackets
Archwire Shift
Other Useful Auxiliaries
Interproximal Enamel Reduction (Stripping)
Recontouring of Incisal Edges
Mini-Implants
II Treatment: 9 Retention and Stability
Introduction
Biological Basis
Concepts of Retention
Management of Relapse
SOX Retainers
Annex