Lingual Orthodontics: A New Approach Using Stb Light Lingual System & Lingual Straight Wire - Hardcover

Scuzzo, Giuseppe; Takemoto, Kyoto

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1850971927 ISBN 13: 9781850971924

Publisher: Quintessence Pub Co, 2010

Synopsis

This excellent manual details the orthodontic solutions possible through the use of the STb light lingual system and its innovative variable-friction lingual bracket. Taking into consideration the recent developments within the industry and in laboratory procedure, the authors detail the latest improvements in the system, such as improved patient comfort, increased predictability of results, shortened treatment times, and decreased laboratory work. Furthermore the biomechanical benefits of the STb system are explained in full, including comprehensive chapters on extractive and nonextractive mechanics, absolute anchorage control, low frictional force, and the lingual straight-wire method. Multiple case presentations highlight the obvious esthetic advantage of using invisible orthodontic therapy, and a separate chapter outlines the keys to successfully managing the esthetically minded patient. An essential tool for all clinicians interested in lingual orthodontics.
Contents
1. Introduction

2. Overview of Bracket and Appliance Systems for Lingual Orthodontics

3. STb and Light Lingual System

4. Mechanical Aspects of STb and Other Lingual Brackets: Slot Precision and Torque Stability

5. Light Wire Lingual Orthodontics: Biomechanical Considerations

6. Effect of Force Levels on Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic Load

7. New Diagnostic Concepts in Orthodontic Treatment with the Systematic STb Low-Friction System

8. Frictional Force Produced by STb Lingual Orthodontic Brackets Bonded to a Simulated Dental Arch

9. Biomechanics and Comparative Biomechanics

10. Improvements in Laboratory Procedures

11. Extraction Mechanics and Anchorage Control

12. Illustrative STb Extraction Cases

13. STb Nonextraction Mechanics

14. Illustrative STb Nonextraction Cases

15. STb Social 6: Esthetic Treatment for Today s Demanding Patient

16. Lingual Straight Wire Method

17. KommonBase: New Generation Bracket Bonding in Lingual Orthodontics

About this title

About the Author

Giuseppe Scuzzo graduated in medicine in 1983 from Rome University. He specialized in dentistry in 1987 (also Rome) and in orthodontics at Ferrara University. He is the author of numerous publications and has spoken extensively on lingual orthodontics. He is a founder member of the Italian Society of Lingual Orthodontics, and a past President of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics. He is a professor at Ferrara University and associate professor at New York University. He is also the director of the First International Master in Lingual Orthodontics at Ferrara University.
Kyoto Takemoto graduated from Tokyo Dental College in 1979 and completed his orthodontic training at Tokyo Medical Dental University in 1981. He is the author of many publications on lingual orthodontics. He is a visiting professor at Ferrara University and associate professor at New York University. He conducts lingual orthodontics courses throughout the world and is a founder member of the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics. With Dr Scuzzo, he is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, and they are the only 2 orthodontists certified by the European Board of Orthodontists to present all lingual cases.

Review

Overall, this book is highly recommended to the practicing orthodontist as well as being suitable for post-graduate students, to widen their orthodontic horizon. --Aart Taverne, - Australian Orthodontic Journal, May 2011

Edition details

• Publisher: Quintessence Pub Co
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1850971927
• ISBN 13: 9781850971924
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256