Self-Ligation in Orthodontics is a major new text that reviews, analyses and clarifies the currently available peer-reviewed evidence on a number of applications of this technology, espousing diverse perspectives to make this a unique scientific resource on self-ligation.
Self-Ligation in Orthodontics embraces all aspects of self-ligating brackets, extending from therapeutic outcome, to biomechanics, materials, and treatment manifestations.
Each chapter addresses a specific question pertinent to the properties and clinical performance of self-ligating brackets. A work of substantial, thoughtful, and useful scholarship, Self-Ligation in Orthodontics will be a significant resource for clinicians and researchers in orthodontics, and related dental specialists.
- First comprehensive resource on self-ligation in orthodontics
- Surveys available peer-reviewed evidence
- Epitomizes the management of self-ligating treatment suggesting important treatment concepts and tips for the practicing clinician
- Includes diverse perspectives to provide a balanced and scholarly approach
- Richly illustrated with detailed color clinical images
Contents
1. Historical Aspects and Evolution of Ligation and Appliances
- Early ligatures
- Elastomeric ligatures
- Begg pins
- Self-ligation
2. The Significance of Bracket Material Properties in Orthodontic Mechanics
- Bracket base
- Wings
- Base–wing joint
- Bracket slot
3. Biomechanics of Self-Ligation: Analysis of Forces and Moments Exerted by Self-ligating Brackets
- Forces generated during initial alignment with self-ligating and conventional brackets
- Forces generated by conventional and self-ligating brackets during simulated intrusion–extrusion and bucco-lingual correction
- Moments generated during simulated rotational correction with self-ligating and conventional brackets
- Consistency in the ligation force with active self-ligating brackets throughout treatment
4. Essentials of Clinical Research Design
- Study design
- Non-experimental/observational studies
- Experimental studies/intervention studies
5. Determinants of Tooth Movement: Molecular Response of Periodontal Ligament and Bone to Loading
- Periodontal ligament
- Orthodontic tooth movement
6. Efficiency and Treatment Outcome with Self-Ligating Brackets
- Treatment duration
- Dental arch changes
- Torque delivery
- Space closure
- Handling efficiency
- Discomfort
7. Root Resorption in Orthodontics
- History of OIIRR
- Incidence of OIIRR
- Location of OIIRR
- Severity of OIIRR
- Diagnosis of OIIRR
- Pathogenesis of OIIRR
- Light microscopy of OIIRR
- Scanning electron microscopy of OIIRR
- Biochemistry and molecular biology related to OIIRR
- Physical properties of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorbed cementum
- Factors affecting OIIRR
- Repair of OIIRR
- Orthodontic relapse and OIIRR
- Clinical consequences of OIIRR
- Prevention and management of OIIRR
8. Root Resorption with Self-Ligating Brackets
- Relevant literature
- Potential factors affecting OIIRR
9. Attachment of Oral Microbiota to Dental Surfaces
- The oral bacterial challenge
- Salivary component interactions with oral bacteria
- Adaptive immunity in the oral cavity
10. Salivary Levels of Cariogenic Bacteria in Patients Treated with Self-Ligating and Conventional Brackets
- Effect of orthodontic therapy on oral cariogenic bacteria
11. Periodontal Impact of Orthodontic Treatment with Self-Ligating Brackets
- Short-term effects
- Long-term effects
- Different bracket systems
12. Treatment Mechanics with Self-Ligating Brackets
- Diagnostic philosophies
- Aspects of clinical biomechanics
- Archwire sequencing with self-ligating brackets
- Tooth movement
- Retention
Index
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