The orthodontic mini-implant clinical handbook

  • R. Cousley
Wiley-Blackwell price £49.99; pp 184 ISBN 9781118275993 | ISBN: 978-1-1182-7599-3

The orthodontic mini-implant clinical handbook has been developed to guide professionals in a new and acceptable means of yielding anchorage within orthodontic treatment. It is strongly weighted towards maximising success within clinical practice. As the varied applications for these bone anchorage devices become more apparent, this book provides a foundation towards treatment in an evidence-based manner.

This lustrous hardback introduces the concepts, indications, contra-indications and biomechanics of orthodontic mini-implants. The early 11 chapters equip the reader with a sound understanding on which to build on. Richard Cousley provides a detailed approach in the pre-, peri and post-operative aspects of mini-implant insertion. Limitations and handy troubleshooting tips are emphasised throughout the text. This is particularly beneficial for clinicians who are actively adopting the technique into their routine practice. The majority of the handbook is dedicated to specific mini-implant applications, such as incisor retraction and asymmetry correction. Within these chapters, the author has included a clinical objective along with other alternative treatment options. This is valuable in enabling the audience to draw comparisons with conventional anchorage techniques. Each clinical scenario is supported with case examples and a literature reference, asserting the author's experience and knowledge in this field.

The handbook displays a host of colourful clinical photographs and illustrations. This brings the clinical information to life, and engages the reader with the concepts of this treatment modality. It also helps visualise the biomechanics involved, which are explained simply but effectively. The style of writing is easy to follow, with salient points highlighted in purple text boxes throughout each chapter. The layout utilises bullet points and subheadings to depict a step by step approach to mini-implants, a style described by the author as a 'cook-book', emphasising the very logical, concise nature of the book, which could easily be used as a reference tool. The orthodontic mini-implant clinical handbook is a compact, informative read for all orthodontic clinicians and personnel involved with treatment using mini-implants. I have no hesitation in recommending this book as an essential read for orthodontic specialty trainees who may benefit from the progressive approach.