Pocket Dentistry

Orthodontic Assessment and Treatment Planning Strategies This chapter reviews the steps involved in an orthodontic assessment and briefly evaluates the principles of treatment planning. Diagnosis and treatment planning in an…

Fixed Appliances and Orthodontic Instruments Orthodontic appliances that are bonded to teeth and cannot be removed by the patient are termed ‘fixed appliances’. Depending on the type and design, fixed…

Retention The completion of a course of orthodontic treatment is followed by a stabilisation phase, which is known as retention. The objective is to prevent relapse, which is loss of…