Skip to content
Home/ Understanding Masticatory Function in Unilateral Crossbites
Understanding Masticatory Function in Unilateral Crossbites

Understanding Masticatory Function in Unilateral Crossbites

No customer reviews yet ISBN 9781118971871

Unilateral posterior crossbite is a problem often seen in orthodontic practice, and properly understanding chewing patterns will lead to the most effective treatment program. Drawing on their research and available literature, Drs. Piancino and Kyrkanides present a fascinating look at chewing cycles and their role in the functional treatment of unilateral posterior crossbite.

  • Describes the physiology and pathology of chewing patterns and muscular activation in humans
  • Explains chewing patterns and muscular coordination, and their influence on the growth and harmony of the stomatognathic system
  • Clinical instruction for checking and correcting masticatory function and functional asymmetry in order to prevent the relapse of the malocclusion
  • Clinical cases walk readers through the treatment of seven crossbites

About the author

Product details

Pub dateApr 18, 2016
ISBN-101118971876
ISBN-139781118971871
LanguageEnglish
Last updated 2026-07-27 20:48
$150.12 $172.95 13% off
You save $22.83 · list price $172.95
In stock soon — order now to reserve your copy
Delivery by Friday, September 25, 2026
Qty
Sign in to Add to Saved list
Free delivery on orders over $35.
15-day returns. Any reason.
Secure checkout. We never store card details.

Readers who bought this also bought

More from Dentistry - Orthodontics
See all
Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics
<p>Achieve excellent patient outcomes with minimally invasive, cost-effective procedures! <b>Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics, 2nd Edition </b>covers everything you need to know to begin offering TADs in your practice. More than 1,500 full-color photos and illustrations guide you through the entire treatment process, from diagnosis and planning to biomechanics, implants and anchorage devices, and management of problems. Detailed case reports provide insight into the treatment of specific conditions. From a team of expert contributors led by Ravindra Nanda, this book shows the temporary anchorage techniques that will take your orthodontic skills to the next level.</p><ul><b> <li>Over 1,500 full-color clinical photographs?and line drawings</b> depict important concepts and techniques, and show treatment progress from beginning to end.</li> <li><b><i>Case Report</i> boxes </b>walk you through the treatment of specific conditions, from initial patient visit to final outcome, with clinical photos showing the changes that occur at each stage of treatment.</li> <li><b>Unique coverage of temporary anchorage devices </b>is provided by this complete, comprehensive, one-of-a-kind reference, as the use of TADs is becoming more and more popular within the field of orthodontics.</li> <li><b>Expert contributors from all over the world </b>share their experience and current knowledge of each topic, ensuring that you have accurate, up-to-date, and clinically relevant information.</li> <li><b>Logical organization </b>begins with a discussion of basic orthodontic principles and moves on to diagnosis and treatment planning, implants and anchorage devices, and management of problems.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW</b> <b><i>Anchorage of TADs Using Aligner Orthodontics Treatment for Lower Molars Distalization </i>chapter</b> helps you incorporate TADs to clear aligner therapy.</li> <li><b>NEW</b> <b>Expert Consult website</b> provides an online version of the book, allowing you to search the entire book electronically.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Updated clinical photos</b> illustrate the advances that have been made since publication of the first edition. </li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Updated content</b> reflects the latest research and advances in this evolving area.</li> </ul>
$252.66