Aesthetics has always been of a paramount concern among orthodontic patients. To be able to cater to such patients, the orthodontic community came out with the lingual appliance. Apart from offering the aesthetic benefit, it also provides certain mechanical advantages. Since its inception in the 1970s major advances have been made in its mechanics. Lingual orthodontics is a holistic system in itself and demands accurate diagnosis, case selection, treatment protocol, clinical skills and laboratory support. The differences between Labial and Lingual Biomechanics are summarized in the book for...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA) is a common chronic disorder that is characterized by repetitive partial or complete cessation of air flow, associated with oxyhemoglobin desaturation and increased effort to breath, poor sleep, daytime sleepiness, mood disturbances, and stress. Individuals with narrow airways and/or craniofacial anomalies may have increased risk of OSA. It is classified as central, obstructive & mixed types. Skeletal features include retrognathic mandible, narrow mandibular arch, maxillary and mandibular arch retrognathism , hyoid bone position etc.,. Diagnosis of snoring and...

Deep Bite malocclusion is a complex orthodontic problem that may involve a group of teeth or the whole dentition, alveolar bone, mandible and maxilla, and soft tissues of the face. The occurrence is frequent in children and adults and may coexist with related malocclusions. This book emphasizes the Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Deep bite using various modalities, including Myofunctional therapy, Orthopaedic Appliances, Continous & Segmental Fixed Appliances, Utility Arches, TADs, Magnets, Orthognathic Surgery, and Clear Aligner Therapy.

Before proceeding with orthodontic treatment, both the patient and the orthodontist should reflect on the risks and the benefits of the proposed treatment. Most of the adverse effects of orthodontic treatment can be easily avoided by undertaking certain precautions during the treatment. Patient's attitude is also an important factor in ensuring predictable and successful treatment outcomes. The orthodontist must counsel the patient, ascertain his or her expectations and assess whether they are realistic. Some patients, particularly those contemplating surgery, may expect a radical change in...

Vor einer kieferorthopädischen Behandlung sollten sowohl der Patient als auch der Kieferorthopäde über die Risiken und den Nutzen der geplanten Behandlung nachdenken. Die meisten unerwünschten Wirkungen einer kieferorthopädischen Behandlung lassen sich leicht vermeiden, wenn während der Behandlung bestimmte Vorsichtsmaßnahmen getroffen werden. Auch die Einstellung des Patienten ist ein wichtiger Faktor für ein vorhersehbares und erfolgreiches Behandlungsergebnis. Der Kieferorthopäde muss den Patienten beraten, seine Erwartungen ermitteln und beurteilen, ob sie realistisch sind....