**Preface XI**



Preface

In the early years of orthodontics, the main goal was to properly align the dentition to create functional harmony in occlusion. Present-day developments in orthodontics focus on the aesthetic expectations of the patients, which do not only involve the dental and facial aes‐

Current orthodontic treatment also focuses on shortening the treatment time besides the aes‐ thetic demands. We live in a fast-paced world and the patients are impatient, not showing the same level of tolerance as before. The treatment duration needs to be shortened. There‐ fore, alternative methods to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement so as to shorten ortho‐ dontic treatment time, minimizing the side effects (tooth resorption etc.), and achieving

Today, orthodontics improve dental and skeletal aesthetics and also provide more global ben‐ efits in terms of health and well-being such as in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

This book documents the current technological developments and new concepts in ortho‐ dontic materials and treatment procedures. The book has been contributed to by authors and researchers from all over the world reflecting the progress in orthodontics. The main concepts of the book will scope innovations in accelerated tooth movement, present current developments in corticotomy, microperforations (MOP), piezosicion, photobiostimulation, laser in orthodontics, chemical agents, as well as complications and risks. It contains inter‐ disciplinary managements involving surgery first, cleft lip and palate therapy, orthognathic surgery, and obstructive sleep apnea. This internationally-recognized specialty is continu‐ ously evolving advancements in technology, instrumentation, and treatment methods.

This book may be of great value to not only orthodontic practitioners but also to others who will find learning resources in connection with their fields of study. This will help them ac‐ quire valid knowledge and excellent clinical skills given that the clinicians could use all the knowledge obtained for deciding the best treatment option to meet the healthcare needs of

**First chapter: Introductory chapter - Innovations in Orthodontics written by Belma IŞIK**

**Second chapter: 'Ceramic Brackets Revisited' written by Elekdag-Türk S. and Abulkbash H.** This chapter provides information about aesthetic brackets. This comprehensive review covers the physical properties as well as rebonding and debonding of polycrystalline and monocrystalline ceramic brackets. Furthermore, this review aims to present the advantages

thetics, but also the aesthetic appearance of the appliance designs.

stable results have gained importance.

the patient and achieving optimum treatment outcome.

**Overview of the chapters of this book**

**ASLAN & Fatma Deniz UZUNER**

Chapter 12 **Contemporary Treatment Approaches to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome 175** Handan Tuğçe Oğuz
