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Contents

1 Principles of Removable Orthodontic Appliances
    Introduction
    Instrumentation
    Orthodontic Wires
    Acrylic and Wire Appliances
    Planning of Anchorage
    Retentive Clasps
    Action of Removable Orthodontic Appliances
    Mechanics of Action
    Vectors of Force
    References
2 Principles of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
    Introduction
    Instrumentation
    Components of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
    Anchorage
    References
3 Interceptive and Limited Orthodontic Techniques
    Introduction
    Objectives of Early Orthodontic Treatment
    Examples for Early Orthodontic Treatment
    References
4 Limited Corrective Orthodontic Techniques
    Anterior Space Closure
    Midline Diastema Closure
    Frenum Attachments
    Anterior Cross Bites
    Posterior Cross Bites
    Orthopedic Force Application
    References