This concise book provides a sound basis in orthodontic diagnosis for both dental students and general dental practitioners. Following an in troductory chapter on the development of normal occlusion, the authors offer a clear overview of the diagnostic process. They look at how bo th local and general factors affect the final treatment plan and the a dvantages of different management strategies. Diagnosis of the Orthodo ntic Patient includes over 150 illustrations, five genuine clinical ca ses, a chapter on evidence-based practice, and a glossary of terms.