Evolution of Orthodontic Bracket Systems

Prasad Chitra

ISBN 10: 3659747149 / ISBN 13: 9783659747144

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2015

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The field of Orthodontics has developed rapidly in the Post Angle Era. Edward Angle's seminal contributions to the field of Orthodontics, especially in the introduction and propogation of various appliance systems will be forever remembered. His development of the Edgewise bracket was indirectly responsible for popularising the speciality of Orthodontics and putting it at the forefront of Dentistry. This book is a small attempt to systematically describe the evolution of Orthodontic bracket systems from the Pre Angle era till development of lingual brackets, self ligation brackets and customised bracket systems. It is difficult to imagine that a period existed before the invention of orthodontic brackets. It is neccessary for clinicians and students of Orthodontics to know the historical basis of development of orthodontic bracket systems in order to become better practitioners of this wonderful speciality of dentistry. Bracket developments have come a long way since the use of catgut cord for aligning teeth.After 3000 years' of advancements, one would think that there would be no scope for further developments. History, however has proven otherwise.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evolution of Orthodontic Bracket Systems
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659747149
• ISBN 13: 9783659747144
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 16D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 405 grams

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The field of Orthodontics has developed rapidly in the Post Angle Era. Edward Angle's seminal contributions to the field of Orthodontics, especially in the introduction and propogation of various appliance systems will be forever remembered. His development of the Edgewise bracket was indirectly responsible for popularising the speciality of Orthodontics and putting it at the forefront of Dentistry. This book is a small attempt to systematically describe the evolution of Orthodontic bracket systems from the Pre Angle era till development of lingual brackets, self ligation brackets and customised bracket systems. It is difficult to imagine that a period existed before the invention of orthodontic brackets. It is neccessary for clinicians and students of Orthodontics to know the historical basis of development of orthodontic bracket systems in order to become better practitioners of this wonderful speciality of dentistry. Bracket developments have come a long way since the use of catgut cord for aligning teeth.After 3000 years' of advancements, one would think that there would be no scope for further developments. History, however has proven otherwise.