Mitchell: An Introduction to Orthodontics 3e 
Hyperlinked BibliographyMitchell: An Introduction to Orthodontics 3e
Chapter 18
Fixed appliances
Benson, P. E., Shah, A. A., Millett, D. T., Dyer, F., Parkin, N., and Vine, R. S. (2005). Fluorides, orthodontics and demineralization: a systematic review. Journal of Orthodontics, 32, 102-14. [PubMed 15994984] [DOI: 10.1179/146531205225021033]
Chadwick, B. L., Roy, J., Knox, J., and Treasure, E. T. (2005). The effect of topical fluorides on decalcification in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances: a systematic review. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 128, 601-6. [PubMed 16286207] [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2004.07.049]
Kapila, S. and Sachdeva, R. (1989). Mechanical properties and clinical applications of orthodontic wires. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 96, 100-9. [PubMed 2667330] [DOI: 10.1016/0889-5406%2889%2990251-5]
An excellent, and readable, account of archwire materials.Kusy, R. P. (1997). A review of contemporary archwires: their properties and characteristics. Angle Orthodontist, 67, 197-207. [PubMed 9188964]
McCabe, J. F. and Walls, A. W. G. (1998). Applied Dental Materials. Blackwell Science, Oxford.
McLaughlin, R. P., Bennett, J., and Trevesi, H. J. (2001). Systemised Orthodontic Treatment Mechanics. Mosby, Edinburgh.
A clearly written and beautifully illustrated book, which should be read by anyone using fixed appliances.Millett, D. T. and Gordon, P. H. (1994). A 5-year clinical review of bond failure with a no-mix adhesive (Right-on). European Journal of Orthodontics, 16, 203-11. [PubMed 8062860]
O'Higgins, E. A. et al. (1999). The influence of maxillary incisor inclination on arch length. British Journal of Orthodontics, 26, 97-102. [DOI: 10.1093/ortho%2F26.2.97]
A fascinating article - a "must read' for those practitioners using fixed appliances.Russell, J. (2005). Aesthetic orthodontic brackets. Journal of Orthodontics, 32, 146-63. [PubMed 15994990] [DOI: 10.1179/146531205225021024]
An easy to read réumé of currently available aesthetic brackets and their limitations.Shaw, W. C. (ed.) (1993). Orthodontics and Occlusal Management. Wright, Bristol.
Chapter 15 on fixed appliances is well written and informative and is complemented by the Chapter on common treatment procedures.
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