Editors: Birte Melsen and Cesare Luzi; 2022; Wiley-Blackwell; £107.99 (eBook); pp. 480; ISBN: 978-1-119-77579-9

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Orthodontic treatment for the adult and elderly patient has become increasingly more popular in the past few decades. The adult patient often presents with various complex and multidisciplinary complications, which require careful assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning to achieve the optimal outcome.

This second edition of Adult orthodontics is a comprehensive and complete reference work for orthodontists and dental clinicians involved in the orthodontic management and treatment of adult patients. Authored by renowned contributors from the global orthodontic community and edited by the widely respected Professor Birte Melsen and Dr Cesare Luzi, this second edition provides the reader with an authoritative resource on adult orthodontics. The authors begin by providing a background and context for the subject of adult orthodontics; key information on the adult patient demographics and the evidence which indicates a clear increase in the popularity and uptake of adult orthodontic treatment.

The co-authors are esteemed experts in their respective fields and have underpinned their work with thorough academic references, blending clinical applications with a credible evidence base. Throughout this book, the authors provide valuable references on the topics discussed.

The contents are clear, concise and well structured. In total, there are 21 chapters, which cover the full scope of adult orthodontic treatment, with a particular focus on clinical challenges which are unique for the adult patient. Each chapter is succinct and well written, with a structured flow which allows the reader to digest the subjects being discussed. The fundamental areas of adult orthodontics covered include diagnosis, aetiology, interdisciplinary versus multidisciplinary treatments, anchorage, treatment planning and post-treatment maintenance.

Recognising the unique and complex problems which the adult orthodontic patient may present with, the authors have dedicated chapters on: bonding problems related to adult reconstructed dentitions; the multidisciplinary management for patients with periodontal disease; pre-prosthodontics orthodontics; and patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems. In addition, this second edition covers the ever-increasingly popular topic of clear aligner treatment, as well as offering a great overview of interproximal enamel reduction (slenderising).

In summary, this book is an excellent resource for dental clinicians involved in the orthodontic treatment of adult patients. This collaborative work is an all-encompassing tome for the management and treatment of the adult orthodontic patient. Compared with similar published work, this second edition is an impressive comprehensive resource, providing clear clinical applications paired with a sound evidence base.