Integrated Clinical Orthodontics

Integrated Clinical Orthodontics provides an important new resource on the clinical interactions between the practice of orthodontics and other areas of clinical dentistry and medicine.

This is an important new resource on the clinical interactions between the practice of orthodontics and other areas of clinical dentistry and medicine. Focusing on patient-centred care, the book integrates the knowledge, skills and experience of many different dental and medical disciplines to help orthodontists arrive at an accurate diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan.
In a highly visual and practical format, Integrated Clinical Orthodontics uses clinical case presentations to illustrate the rationale and application of the integrated approach to a variety of clinical scenarios, including congenital orofacial deformities, sleep disorders, otorhinolaryngologic, pediatric and temporomandibular joint problems. The book also details specific protocols for effective communication with experts in other specialties, and focuses on the role of the orthodontist as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

KEY FEATURES
• Emphasises the interaction between orthodontics and other dental and medical specialties
• Discusses the role of the orthodontist in a multi-disciplinary team
• Focuses on patient-centred care
• Presents information in the form of clinical case scenarios
• Includes many high quality full color clinical photographs
• Written by a range of international experts