Basic Guide to Orthodontic Dental Nursing (eBook)

Fiona Grist B.A. (Hons) OU has been an orthodontic dental nurse for many years both in a hospital department and specialist practice. She is a founding member and Past Vice Chairman of the Orthodontic National Group for Dental Nurses and Therapists and has written many articles for a variety of dental publications.

Foreword to Second Edition ix

How to use this book xi

Acknowledgements xiii

1 Definition of orthodontics and factors influencing orthodontic treatment 1

2 The first appointment 13

3 Occlusal indices 35

4 Motivation 45

5 Leaflets 53

6 Oral hygiene 59

7 Removable appliances 71

8 Transpalatal arches, lingual arches and quad helix 85

9 Rapid maxillary expansion 93

10 Headgear 101

11 Functional appliances 109

12 Temporary anchorage devices and magnets 119

13 Fixed appliances: what they do and what is used 127

14 Fixed appliances: direct bonding 161

15 Fixed appliances: indirect bonding and lingual orthodontics 177

16 Ectopic canines 187

17 Debonding 197

18 Retention and retainers 203

19 Aligners 215

20 Multi-disciplinary orthodontics 225

21 Adult orthodontics 241

22 Mandibular advancement devices 249

23 Study models and digital storage of records 259

24 Descriptions and photographs of the most commonly used instruments and auxiliaries 267

25 Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing, extended duties and ongoing training 295

26 Orthodontic therapists 305

27 The Orthodontic National Group for Dental Nurses and Therapists 311

Useful contacts 315

Glossary 319

Index 327

'This book is a nice introduction to orthodontic nursing for any dental nurse who may work with a dentist with an interest in orthodontics or perhaps assisting an orthodontic therapist'.
BDJ Team 7, 6 (2020)