Orthodontic Functional Appliances: Theory and Practice integrates the clinical and academic elements of functional appliance therapy, with emphasis on an understanding of the latest research and its clinical application. Representing the first of its kind, this evidence-based text includes numerous full colour photographs and clinical cases.

Featuring contributions from top clinicians and researchers in the field, chapters delve into such topics as the biological basis for appliance therapy, development of functional appliances, indications and case selection, rigid and fixed functional appliances and the use of functional appliances in the correction of Class III malocclusion.

Comprehensive and illuminating, Orthodontic Functional Appliances is an essential reference for trainee and practicing orthodontists wishing to gain an understanding of the current state of knowledge on this increasingly important facet of orthodontics.

Comprehensive specialist manual covering the science and practice of functional appliance therapy

• Integrates clinical and academic elements with emphasis on evidence-based research and its clinical application
• Suitable for trainee and practicing orthodontists
• Includes more than 600 photographs to enhance clarity of topics covered
• Features contributions from top clinicians and researchers in the field