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Research Methods in Orthodontics

A Guide to Understanding Orthodontic Research

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Editors:
  1. Theodore Eliades

    1. Center of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

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  • Comprehensively reviews a wide array of research methods in orthodontics

  • Encompasses the areas of materials science and clinical and biological research

  • Ideal introduction to instrumental analysis and basic science research methods for clinicians

  • Excellent reference guide for researchers?

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Orthodontic Materials

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. An Overview of Research Methods on Orthodontic Alloys and Ceramics

      • Spiros Zinelis, William A. Brantley
      Pages 3-33

    3. Research on Orthodontic Polymers

      • Christos Rahiotis, Theodore Eliades, Nikolaos Silikas, George Eliades
      Pages 35-60

    4. In Vitro Assessment of Biocompatibility for Orthodontic Materials

      • Harris Pratsinis, Eleni Mavrogonatou, Adamantia Papadopoulou, Dimitris Kletsas
      Pages 61-78

  3. Computers in Orthodontic Research

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79
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    2. Computers in Orthodontic Research

      • Demetrios J. Halazonetis
      Pages 81-111

  4. Clinical Orthodontic Research

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
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    2. Clinical Orthodontic Research

      • Kevin O’Brien
      Pages 115-126

    3. Meta-analyses and Evidence-Based Orthodontic Practice

      • Moschos A. Papadopoulos
      Pages 127-158

    4. Key Issues in Designing Epidemiologic and Clinical Studies in Orthodontics

      • Argy Polychronopoulou
      Pages 159-182

  5. Biological Research in Orthodontics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 183-183
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    2. Basic Science Research Methods in Orthodontics

      • Dionysios J. Papachristou, Efthimia K. Basdra
      Pages 185-211
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About this book

The orthodontic literature includes many articles on basic science and engineering research techniques, but clinicians are typically unfamiliar with the principles underlying these techniques and may also lack the background knowledge required for a full appreciation of their role. This book comprehensively reviews a wide array of the research methods most frequently encountered in the literature, encompassing the areas of materials science and clinical and biological research. The various methods and techniques are carefully described, and their indications and limitations are explained. All of the information is up to date, reflecting latest developments in the field. For practicing professionals, Research Methods in Orthodontics will be an ideal introduction to instrumental analysis and basic science research methods. It will also serve as an excellent reference guide for researchers.  ​

Reviews

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“The book is very well presented and illustrated and I feel the Editor and his team of valuable contributors are to be congratulated for successfully taking on this tremendous task and making a very worthwhile contribution to aiding orthodontists in their understanding of research in its most broadest context. In an emerging world of evidence-based practice, this book should prove to be a valuable addition to any orthodontist’s library and offers junior academics a very concise text reference.” (Ama Johal, European Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 35 (6), December, 2013)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Center of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

    Theodore Eliades

About the editor

Theodore Eliades, Associate Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Professor and Director of the Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry clinics at the University of Zurich, Switzerland; prior to this appointment he was Associate Professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He qualified in Dentistry from the University of Athens, received orthodontic specialty training at the Ohio State University, and obtained graduate degrees from Ohio State (MS), Athens (Dr Med Sci), and Manchester (PhD) Universities. He has published 130 articles and 20 book chapters and co-edited 5 textbooks. He has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK), and is a member of the Institute of Physics (UK). Professor Eliades is the founding Editor and currently Editor-in-Chief (with Prof. C. Bourauel) of the Journal of Dental Biomechanics, Associate Editor of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and the European Journal of Orthodontics, Editorial Board member in 5 periodicals and reviewer in 35 journals. He is affiliated with US (Houston, Marquette) and European (Manchester, Bonn) Universities.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Research Methods in Orthodontics

  • Book Subtitle: A Guide to Understanding Orthodontic Research

  • Editors: Theodore Eliades

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-31377-6

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-31376-9Due: 02 January 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-52217-2Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-31377-6Published: 13 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 211

  • Topics: Dentistry, Biomedicine general

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