Burstone’s Biomechanical Foundation of Clinical Orthodontics

Burstone’s Biomechanical Foundation of Clinical Orthodontics

Kwangchul Choy

Dr Charles Burstone was a pioneer in orthodontic biomechanics, and his legacy lives on this second edition of his book, with Dr Kwangchul Choy at the helm.
This textbook has taught thousands of orthodontists the importance of understanding biomechanics to ensure healthy, predictable movements in clinical practice, and this new edition will undoubtedly do the same for the new generations of students.
Technology continues to advance in orthodontics, but no technology can replace a sound understanding of how the teeth move in their periodontal apparatus and how they can be pushed or pulled to get where they need to be.
This book is the difference between an orthodontist who can move teeth and one who can plan cases with predictability and achieve the sought-after results.

Contents:

Part I. The Basics and Single-Force Appliances

1. Why We Need Biomechanics
2. Concurrent Force Systems
3. Nonconcurrent Force Systems and Forces on a Free Body
4. Headgear
5. The Creative Use of Maxillomandibular Elastics
6. Single Forces and Deep Bite Correction by Intrusion
7. Deep Bite Correction by Posterior Extrusion
8. Equilibrium

Part II. The Biomechanics of Tooth Movement

9. The Biomechanics of Altering Tooth Position
10. 3D Concepts in Tooth Movement
11. Orthodontic Anchorage

Part III. Advanced Appliance Therapy

12. Lingual Arches
13. Extraction Therapies and Space Closure
14. Forces from Wires and Brackets
15. Principles of Statically Determinate Appliances and Creative Mechanics

Part IV. Advanced Mechanics of Materials

16. The Role of Friction in Orthodontic Appliances
17. Properties and Structures of Orthodontic Wire Materials
18. How to Select an Archwire

Part V. Appendices

• Hints for Developing Useful Force Diagrams
• Glossary
• Solutions to Problems
• Bender’s Tool Kit

Contributors:

Charles J. Burstone*  • Kwangchul Choy • Giorgio Fiorelli • A. Jon Goldberg • Paola Merlo • Rodrigo F. Viecilli