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• <b>SECTION I. THE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEM</b><br><br>1. Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society<br><br><b>SECTION II. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS</b><br><br>2. Concepts of Growth and Development<br><br>3. Early Stages of Development<br><br>4. Later Stages of Development<br><br>5. The Etiology of Orthodontic Problems<br><br><b>SECTION III. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING</b><br><br>6. Orthodontic Diagnosis: Development of Problem List<br><br>7. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: From Problem List to Specific Plan<br><br>8. Orthodontic Treatment Planning: Limitations, Controversies, and Special Problems<br><br><b>SECTION IV. BIOMECHANICS, MECHANICS AND CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES</b><br><br>9. The Biologic Basis of Orthodontic Therapy<br><br>10. Mechanical Principles in Orthodontic Force Control<br><br>11. Contemporary Orthodontic Appliances<br><br><b>SECTION V. TREATMENT IN PREADOLESCENT CHILDREN</b><br><br>12. Treatment of Nonskeletal Problems in Children<br><br>13. Treatment of Skeletal Problems in Children<br><br><b>SECTION VI. COMPREHENSIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN THE EARLY PERMANENT DENTITION</b><br><br>14. The First Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Alignment and Leveling<br><br>15. The Second Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Correction of Molar Relationship and Space Closure<br><br>16. The Third Stage of Comprehensive Treatment: Finishing<br><br>17. Retention<br><br><b>SECTION VII. TREATMENT IN ADULTS</b><br><br>18. Special Considerations in Treatment for Adults<br><br>19. Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment

William R. Proffit DDS, PhD Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC