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Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques 4th ed.

Dr. Tuncay is Professor and Chair, Department of Orthodontics, Temple University, School of Dentistry, 3223 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140; 215-707-7733 phone; 215-707-7228 fax; otuncay{at}dental.temple.edu.

As the title suggests, this book presents a collection of topics that represent the current principles and techniques employed in orthodontics today. It has been the most popular orthodontic textbook around the world since its inception nearly thirty-five years ago. It is intended to be the most complete reference textbook at the graduate level and beyond. Clearly, the authors have achieved their objective. The authorship of this latest edition is now shared by Dr. Katherine Vig, a notable addition.

This edition is arranged in two parts: diagnosis and treatment planning, and techniques and treatment. In this arrangement, chapters relate to each other better than in similar textbooks. There is a connection between topics such as physiology and genetics with biomaterials.

The second part does not follow this format; instead, a collection of contemporary orthodontic techniques and practices are presented as discrete entities. This format works well for this part because it covers a long list and just about everything is covered. The value of each chapter, however, is determined by its author: whereas some authors are more evidence-based, others refer only to their own experience.

It is disappointing to note that not all the illustrations are high quality. This is a common problem in our PowerPoint culture. Most authors delete the original images and use only the PowerPoint-compressed images. Unfortunately, what projects well on the computer monitor or silver screen is not good enough for printing. Also disturbing to the eye is the quality of the paper used for printing: it bleeds. Finally, the printed colors display a rather muted tone.

The writing style is acceptable. Some authors write better than others in an edited book of this nature, but obviously much work has gone into helping the book to have a common style. In its entirety, the book reads well. Since many of the clinical topics convey their authors’ beliefs, explanations, and impressions rather than evidence, this book has limited use as a reference book. Despite this criticism, the how-to manual elements are remarkably useful for the new student.

The utility of this book cannot be overemphasized. In spite of its high price, mentors should feel most comfortable recommending this iconic textbook to their students. The orthodontic practitioner will also find it useful at many levels. Chapters of basic science are as comprehensive and well presented as well as are the clinical topics.

Overall, this is a book any reviewer could recommend with high enthusiasm. Editor and authors alike should be complimented for bringing such a colossal task to completion. Its influence is certain to be long-lasting.

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