Self-ligation in orthodontics : an evidence-based approach to biomechanics and treatment / [edited by] Theodore Eliades and Nikolaos Pandis ; forewords by Lysle E. Johnston Jr. and Larry W. White

Includes bibliographical references and index

Historical aspects and evolution of ligation and appliances / Nigel W.T. Harradine -- The significance of bracket material properties in orthodontic mechanics / Theodore Eliades, Spiros Zinelis, and William A. Brantley -- Biomechanics of self-ligation : analysis of forces and moments exerted by self-ligating brackets / Nikolaos Pandis, Theodore Eliades, and Christoph Bourauel -- Essentials of clinical research design / Argy Polychronopoulou -- Determinants of tooth movement : molecular response of periodontal ligament and bone to loading / Efthimia K. Basdra -- Efficiency and treatment outcome with self-ligating brackets / Nikolaos Pandis, Peter G. Miles, and Theodore Eliades

Root resorption in orthodontics / M. Ali Darendeliler and Lam L. Cheng -- Root resorption with self-ligating brackets / Maria Mavragani, Nikolaos Pandis, and Theodore Eliades -- Attachment of oral microbiota to dental surfaces / Daniel J. Smith -- Salivary levels of cariogenic bacteria in patients treated with self-ligating and conventional brackets / William Papaioannou, Nikolaos Pandis, and Theodore Eliades -- Periodontal impact of orthodontic treatment with self-ligating brackets / Jan van Gastel, Marc Quirynen, Wim Teughels, and Carine Carels -- Treatment mechanics with self-ligating brackets / David J. Birnie