Description

Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment is a case-based review dedicated to orthodontic care in growing children. Written by Thomas E. Southard, Steven D. Marshall, Laura L. Bonner and Kyungsup Shin, the 1st Edition of Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review was published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2023 and runs to 848 pages in print. According to the publisher, it delivers exhaustive instruction in the evaluation and treatment of childhood malocclusions and dentofacial deformities, using clinical cases to show how decisions are made.

Who Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment is written for

• Orthodontic residents who need to understand when to intervene in the mixed dentition and when to wait.
• Pediatric dentistry residents and specialists who see developing malocclusions first and must decide whether and when to refer.
• General dentists who treat children and want a structured way to evaluate early orthodontic problems.
• Orthodontists in practice looking for a case library to compare their own early treatment decisions with.

If you are new to orthodontics, read a foundation text first, such as Contemporary Orthodontics, then use the cases in Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment to see the principles applied in children.

What the book covers

The scope is defined by the title and the publisher’s description: the evaluation and treatment of malocclusions and dentofacial deformities in children, taught through clinical cases rather than through theory alone. Expect to follow how problems are identified, how the timing of treatment is reasoned through, and how a case progresses.

The book is large, so before buying it is worth checking how the cases are grouped and which problems are covered. Open the online FlipBook preview on this page to browse the table of contents and sample pages.

About the 1st Edition of Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment

This page offers the 1st Edition, published by Wiley-Blackwell in January 2023 (ISBN-13 9781119793595). It is a recent title in a field where the indications for early treatment are actively discussed. If a course or residency reading list cites this book, confirm that it refers to this edition.

How to study with a case-based orthodontic review

1. Make your own plan first. Read the presenting findings of a case, cover the rest, and write down your diagnosis and proposed timing before reading the authors’ reasoning.
2. Group cases by problem. Read several cases on the same type of malocclusion in a row to see how similar problems are handled differently depending on the child.
3. Bring it to clinic. When a young patient presents with a similar problem, revisit the matching case before the consultation.
4. Test yourself later. Our guide to active recall shows how to turn cases into durable memory.

For patient information and professional resources on orthodontic care in children, see the American Association of Orthodontists.

Format, preview and access

A fixed layout matters when photos and tracings sit next to the text. Learn more in PDF vs EPUB for medical textbooks.

Complementary orthodontic titles

• Contemporary Orthodontics, 6th Edition: the broad foundation in growth, diagnosis and treatment planning behind the cases.
• Orthodontic Therapy: Fundamental Treatment Concepts: an illustrated atlas of diagnosis, prevention and correction.
• Principles and Biomechanics of Aligner Treatment: for clinicians who also plan aligner cases.
• Dental Anatomy and Morphology: to revise tooth form, useful when assessing the developing dentition.

Frequently asked questions

Is Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment suitable for general dentists?

Yes, if you treat children and want to understand how early problems are evaluated. It does not replace specialist training or referral.

Which edition is sold here?

The 1st Edition, published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2023.

Does it include online cases or publisher resources?

No. You receive the PDF eBook only; publisher platforms, activation codes and supplementary material are not included.

When can I access it?

As soon as your payment is confirmed. See our FAQ for details.