Previous ed.: 2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sect. I. The orthodontic problem. Malocclusion and dentofacial deformity in contemporary society / William R. Proffit -- Sect. II. The development of orthodontic problems. Concepts of growth and development / William R. Proffit -- Early stages of development / William R. Proffit -- Later stages of development / William R. Proffit -- The etiology of orthodontic problems / William R. Proffit -- Sect. III. Diagnosis and treatment planning. Orthodontic diagnosis: the development of a problem list / William R. Proffit, David M. Sarver, James L. Ackerman -- Orthodontic treatment planning: from problem list to specific plan / William R. Proffit, Henry W. Fields, David M. Sarver -- Orthodontic treatment planning: limitations, controversies, and special problems / William R. Proffit, Henry W. Fields, David M. Sarver -- Sect. IV. Biomechanics, mechanics, and contemporary orthodontic appliances. The biologic basis of orthodontic therapy / William R. Proffit -- Mechanical principles in orthodontic force control / William R. Proffit -- Contemporary orthodontic appliances / William R. Proffit -- Sect. V. Treatment in preadolescent children. Treatment of nonskeletal problems in preadolescent children / Henry W. Fields --
Treatment of skeletal problems in children / Henry W. Fields, William R. Proffit -- Sect. VI. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment in the early permanent dentition. The first stage of comprehensive treatment: alignment and leveling / William R. Proffit -- The second stage of comprehensive treatment: correction of molar relationship and space closure / William R. Proffit -- The third stage of comprehensive treatment: finishing / William R. Proffit -- Retention / William R. Proffit -- Sect. VII. Treatment in adults. Special considerations in treatment for adults / William R. Proffit -- Combined surgical and orthodontic treatment / William R. Proffit, David M. Sarver.