Biomechanics in Clinical Orthodontics

Ravindra Nanda, BDS, MDS, PhD, Professor and Head, Department of Craniofacial Sciences; Chair, Division of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

Biomechanical Principles in Orthodontics. Orthodontic Treatment Planning. Biomechanical Consideration in the Selection of Niti Alloys in Orthodontics. Improving Arch Mechanics Through Surface Chemistry. Biomechanical Aspects of Deep Bite Correction. Application of Biomechanical Principles to Treat Canine Impactions. Biomechanics of Headgear Application for Correction of Dental and Skeletal Malocclusions. Biomechanics of Class II Correction. Biomechanical Basis of Extraction Space Closure. Biomechanical Considerations in Sliding Mechanics. Clinical Considerations in Extraction Therapy. Modified Lingual Lever Arm Technique. Biomechanical Considerations. Contemporary Management of Class II Malocclusions: Fact and Fiction in Class II Correction. An Approach to Non-Extraction Treatment of Class II Malocclusions. The Herbst Appliance. A Powerful Class II Corrector. Current Status of Magnetic Forces in Orthodontics. Treatment of Class II Backward Rotating Malocclusions. Management of Severely Compromised Orthodontic Patients.