With an all-new format, the fourth edition of Contemporary Orthodontics is now arranged in seven sections that follow the curriculum guidelines prescribed by the American Dental Educators Association. It includes new and relevant information while avoiding older or outdated areas to remain a practical resource for multiple levels of orthodontic students and practitioners. Full clinical images and line drawings illustrate the written concepts more clearly than ever.

Key Features
* An introductory chapter on the state of malocclusion and dentofacial deformity in society today paves the way for the basic concepts of orthodontics and dentition problems during different stages of development.
* Several chapters provide detailed information on diagnosis, treatment planning concepts and related problems or controversies.
* Covers related interdisciplinary treatment approaches, when appropriate, to elucidate the orthodontist?s potential role in an overall team treatment environment.

About the Author
William R. Proffit, DDS, PhD, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Henry W. Fields, Jr., DDS, MS, MSD, Professor, Orthodontics, Dean, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
David M. Sarver, DMD, MS, Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Private Practice, Birmingham, AL

Table of Contents
SECTION I. THE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEM
1. Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society

SECTION II. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS
2. Concepts of Growth and Development
3. Early Stages of Development
4. Later Stages of Development
5. The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems

SECTION III. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
6. Orthodontic Diagnosis: Development of Problem List
7. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan
8. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: Limitations, Controversies, and Special Problems


SECTION IV. BIOMECHANICS, MECHANICS AND CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES
9. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy
10. Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control
11. Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances

SECTION V. TREATMENT IN PREADOLESCENT CHILDREN
12. Treatment of Nonskeletal Problems in Children
13. Treatment of Skeletal Problems in Children

SECTION VI. COMPREHENSIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN THE EARLY PERMANENT DENTITION
14. The First Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Alignment and Leveling
15. The Second Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Correction of Molar Relationship and Space Closure
16. The Third Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing
17. Retention

SECTION VII. TREATMENT IN ADULTS
18. Special Considerations in Treatment for Adults
19. Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment