\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of the popular \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Orthodontics\u003c/i\u003e continues to offer readers a highly accessible introduction to the subject of clinical orthodontics. Comprehensive and compact, this book is ideal for dental undergraduates, postgraduate students of orthodontics and orthodontic therapists, as well as general dental practitioners with an interest in the field.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePortable format makes the book ideal for use as an âon-the-spotâ quick reference\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides comprehensive coverage of clinical orthodontics ranging from diagnosis and treatment planning through contemporary removable and fixed appliances to cleft lip and palate \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the scientific basis of orthodontics in detail with particular focus on embryology, craniofacial development, growth and the biology of tooth movement \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents over 500 illustrations and photographs â many previously unpublished â to help explain and illustrate specific points\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters fully updated throughout to reflect the recent advances in evidenced-based practice and new areas of knowledge, particularly in digital imaging, appliance systems and craniofacial biology\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for all members of the orthodontic community, ranging from junior post-graduate trainees to experienced practitioners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso suitable for senior dental undergraduates considering a career in orthodontics\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new chapter on evidence-based medicine explains how to assess clinical research correctly and appraise the literature\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers new appliance systems in orthodontics, including customized appliances and aligners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded selection of clinical cases for each class of malocclusion, including over 100 new figures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew âpull outâ boxes summarize the best available clinical evidence, making quick reference and learning even easier\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant references are highlighted and their impact explained in the bibliography\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e