The complete reference work covering the increasingly prominent area of adult orthodontics Written by renowned contributors from the orthodontic community and compiled by world-class editors, Adult Orthodontics, 2nd Edition is an authoritative resource on the subject of adult orthodontics, marrying together clinical guidance with a thorough evaluation of the evidence base. Sample topics discussed within the book include: Context for adult orthodontics, including patient demographics and aetiology Treatment planning considerations, including patient case profiles, initial outcomes and longer-term expectations Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, including the links between adult orthodontics and periodontics, prosthetics, and temporomandibular disorders This book is an invaluable resource for professionals providing orthodontic treatment to adults and those dealing with orthodontics as part of the interdisciplinary management of the adult dentition. Dedications To all of those who dedicated their spare time to finish this book --Birte Melsen To Emese, my equilibrium To Birte, my inspiration To my grandparents Liliana and Cesare, they know why --Cesare Luzi

This is a major new work dedicated to the increasingly prominent area of adult orthodontics. Written by renowned contributors from the orthodontic community and beyond, and compiled by a world-class editor, it provides an authoritative resource on the subject, marrying together clinical guidance with a thorough evaluation of the evidence base. The opening chapters provide the context for adult orthodontics, including patient demographics and aetiology, and the book goes on to detail treatment planning considerations, including patient case profiles, suggesting initial outcomes and longer term expectations. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches are discussed, including the links between adult orthodontics and periodontics, prosthetics and temporomandibular disorders. The book is accompanied by a website containing further examples of case studies and a wealth of clinical images.

Set to become the gold standard resource on the subject, this book will be invaluable to all those providing orthodontic treatment to adults and those dealing with orthodontics as part of the inter-disciplinary management of the adult dentition.

KEY FEATURES- A major new work on an expanding area of orthodontic treatment - Covers patient demographics, aetiology, treatment planning and maintenance issues- Includes case studies, suggesting realistic and optimal short and long term outcomes - Highly illustrated with full colour clinical photos- Accompanied by a website with further material: www.wiley.com/go/melsen