A comprehensive guide to orthodontic treatment for children Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review delivers exhaustive instruction in the evaluation and treatment of childhood malocclusions and dentofacial deformities. Written as a “mini-residency,” this book uses a question-and-answer format to encourage the reader to think critically and gauge the progress of his/her understanding. It provides the reader with a robust foundation for making the best possible childhood evaluation and treatment decisions. The book offers: A thorough overview of general early treatment principles An extensive discussion of facial skeleton, airway, and dentition growth and development concepts Comprehensive explorations of early crowding, eruption problems, and missing succedaneous teeth Extensive presentations of early anteroposterior, vertical, and transverse problems with treatment solutions A vast collection of high-quality images illustrating the conditions and appropriate therapies Perfect for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and dentists in general practice, Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review is also useful to residents and dental students with an interest in orthodontic care.

Table of Contents:
Preface Chapter 1 - Foundations General Principles Growth and Development Chapter 2 - Crowding Introduction Case Jasmine: Class I, mild mandibular crowding Case Bella: Class I, incisor ectopic eruption, moderate crowding Case Evan: Class I, moderate mandibular crowding Case Amber: Class I, moderate crowding, impacted canine Case Kate: Class I, moderate crowding Case Dillon: Class I, impacted mandibular incisor Case Madison: Class I, moderate crowding Case Muriel: Class II, moderate crowding, impacted incisor Case Mudathir: Class III, moderate crowding Case Lucas: Class I, severe maxillary crowding, posterior cross bite Case Jeff: Class II, mild crowding Case Kasandra: Class III, severe mandibular crowding (potentially impacted canines) Case Clair: Class I, moderate crowding, blocked out maxillary lateral incisor Chapter 3 - Eruption Problems Introduction Case Brody: Class II, delayed eruption of maxillary incisor Case Rebecca: Class I, delayed eruption of maxillary incisors Case Alicia: Class I, ectopic eruption of mandibular incisors Case Trista: Class II, ectopic eruption of maxillary canines Case Melissa: Class I, ectopic eruption of maxillary canines and premolars Case Cara: Class II, ankylosed mandibular primary second molars Case Easton: Class II subdivision left, ectopic eruption of maxillary premolar Case Katie: Class I, impacted maxillary left permanent first molar Case Erin: Class I, retained mandibular primary second molar Case Brian: Class I, cleft lip, diminutive maxillary lateral incisor, retained mandibular primary second molar Chapter 4 - Anteroposterior Problems Introduction Case Jake: Class II by 1mm, deep bite Case Alexandra: Class II, large overjet, deep bite Case Mark: Class II, large overjet, deep bite Case Corey: Class II, large overjet, deep bite, posterior cross bite Case Mason: Class I, anterior cross bite Case Edward: Class III, anterior cross bite Case Cooper: Class III, anterior cross bite, posterior cross bite Case Allison: Class III, anterior cross bite, posterior cross bite Case Nathan: Class III, anterior cross bite Case Carlie: Class III, anterior cross bite, cleft lip and palate (authored by Dr. Verrasathpurush Allareddy) Chapter 5 - Vertical Problems Introduction Case Lynnear: Class I, deep bite Case Sydney: Class I, deep bite Case Ned: Class II, deep bite Case Anna: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite Case Emily: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite Case Gabby: Class II, anterior open bite Case Carter: Class II, anterior open bite, unilateral cross bite Case Tricia: Class II, anterior open bite (case provided by Dr. Bradley L. Pearson) Case Nora: Class I, deep bite, anterior cross bite, posterior open bite Case Mara: Class I, deep bite, posterior open bite and cross bite, ankylosed maxillary left primary second molar Chapter 6 - Transverse Problems Introduction Case Jasmin: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite Case Jenna: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite Case Jonathan: Class II, bilateral posterior cross bite Case Alaina: Class II, unilateral posterior cross bite Case Halee: Class I, unilateral posterior cross bite Appendix Cephalometrics Primer Iowa AP Classification Primer Tables for Reference Abbreviations