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Description
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Written in question-answer format, Orthodontics Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates provides a quick thorough review of the essentials of orthodontics. The presentation is systematic throughout the book and the basic concepts, procedures and practices have been succinctly explained through highlighted points, revision boxes, self-explanatory flowcharts, line-illustrations and tables.
The book has been written keeping in mind the dual purpose of providing mode of answering any type of questions in university exams and simultaneously preparing the students to face competitive exams. This revised edition is thoroughly revised and completely updated with many more new questions added.
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Key Features
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• Confirms to the new syllabi prescribed by the Dental Council of India
• Subject systematically explained through brief discussions, requisite figures, highlighted points and revision boxes
• Accessory points given in each chapter summarize the chapter as well as provide additional useful information
• Numerous flowcharts and tables help students for instant preparation during exams
NEW TO THIS EDITION
• Chapters segregated into 11 well-defined sections
• Many new chapters added as per the new DCI syllabus
• All old chapters thoroughly revised and updated
• Important topics like Sterilization and disinfection, Complications of orthodontic treatment, Management of medically compromised patients, Relationship of trauma to malocclusion, Bonding procedures, etc., have been discussed in detail
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TOC
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Section I: Development of a Concept
1. Introduction to Orthodontics
2. Epidemiology of Malocclusion
Section II: Growth and Development
3. Concepts of Growth and Development
4. Theories of Growth
5. Growth of Facial Structures
6. Child Psychology
7. Development of Occlusion and Normal Occlusion
8. Stomatognathics in Orthodontics
Section III: Development of Problems
9. Classification of Malocclusion
10. Aetiology of Malocclusion
Section IV: Diagnosis
11. Case History and Clinical Examination in Orthodontics
12. Radiographs and Related Diagnostic Aids
13. Model Analysis
14. Cephalometrics
Section V: Biology, Mechanics and Orthodontic Materials
15. Biology of Tooth Movement
16. Biomechanics of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
17. Materials Used in Orthodontics
Section VI: Orthodontic Appliances
18. Removable Appliances
19. Functional Appliances
20. Orthopaedic Appliances
21. Expansion Appliances
22. Fixed Appliances
Section VII: Treatment Planning in Orthodontics
23. General Considerations in Treatment Planning
24. Methods of Gaining Space
Section VIII: Early Orthodontic Treatment
25. Preventive Orthodontics
26. Interceptive Orthodontics
Section IX: Surgical Considerations in Orthodontics
27. Surgical Orthodontics
28. Cleft Lip and Palate
Section X: Corrective Orthodontics
29. Management of Intra-arch Problems
30. Management of Transverse Malocclusions
31. Management of Vertical Malocclusions iii
32. Management of Sagittal Malocclusions
33. Management of Problems in Adult Patients
Section XI: Miscellaneous
34. Retention, Relapse and Complications
35. Digital Orthodontics
Glossary
References
Abbreviations
Index
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