Finishing and Detailing in Orthodontics

The purpose of this book is to present a comprehensive system of evaluation of the individual patient, to be used during the finishing stage of treatment and a written system of notation that can guide the orthodontist in producing an excellent finished result for each patient. In this system the orthodontist considers multiple aspects of esthetics, occlusion, function, periodontal health, root alignment, and stability. Every feature of these characteristics is examined and desired changes are noted resulting in a plan that guides the orthodontist to achieve excellence in finishing. It acts as a final checklist to obtain the goals of orthodontic treatment. This system of finishing and detailing can improve the efficiency of the individual orthodontist and help us render quality service to our patients.