Basic Guide to Orthodontic Dental Nursing

ISBN-13: 9781119573692 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 352 str.

Fiona Grist

Recenzje

'This book is a nice introduction to orthodontic nursing for any dental nurse who may work with a dentist with an interest in orthodontics or perhaps assisting an orthodontic therapist'.BDJ Team 7, 6 (2020)

Spis treści

Foreword to Second Edition ixHow to use this book xiAcknowledgements xiii1 Definition of orthodontics and factors influencing orthodontic treatment 12 The first appointment 133 Occlusal indices 354 Motivation 455 Leaflets 536 Oral hygiene 597 Removable appliances 718 Transpalatal arches, lingual arches and quad helix 859 Rapid maxillary expansion 9310 Headgear 10111 Functional appliances 10912 Temporary anchorage devices and magnets 11913 Fixed appliances: what they do and what is used 12714 Fixed appliances: direct bonding 16115 Fixed appliances: indirect bonding and lingual orthodontics 17716 Ectopic canines 18717 Debonding 19718 Retention and retainers 20319 Aligners 21520 Multi-disciplinary orthodontics 22521 Adult orthodontics 24122 Mandibular advancement devices 24923 Study models and digital storage of records 25924 Descriptions and photographs of the most commonly used instruments and auxiliaries 26725 Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing, extended duties and ongoing training 29526 Orthodontic therapists 30527 The Orthodontic National Group for Dental Nurses and Therapists 311Useful contacts 315Glossary 319Index 327

O autorze

Fiona Grist B.A. (Hons) OU has been an orthodontic dental nurse for many years both in a hospital department and specialist practice. She is a founding member and Past Vice Chairman of the Orthodontic National Group for Dental Nurses and Therapists and has written many articles for a variety of dental publications.