REVIEWS AND ABSTRACTS

Book reviews and article abstracts

Alex Jacobson, Associate Editor
Birmingham, Ala

BOOK REVIEW
Creative orthodontics: Blending the
Damon system and TADs to manage
difficult malocclusions
By John Jin-Jong Lin
Yong Chien Company, Taiwan (yonchieh@seed.net.tw); 2007; 324
pages; $185
Reviewed by Alex Jacobson
The introductory chapter is devoted to the differential
diagnosis and management of anterior crossbites and com-
monly used orthopedic appliances for the correction of Class
II and Class III malocclusions by taking advantage of the
growth period to obtain adequate dentoalveolar change and
proper occlusion. Emphasized is the orthodontic effect of
treatment rather than the effect of orthopedics, which, ob-
served in the long term, is minimal or even none. For the
differential diagnosis and management of anterior crossbites,
the author applies a 3-ring diagnosis system that considers the
profile in centric occlusion, the canine and first molar occlusal
classification, and the presence or absence of a functional
shift. In the section that deals with the management of
anterior crossbite, reasons are provided for withholding cor-
rection of the anterior crossbite until the eruption of the
second molars; these, however, are the rare exceptions.
Illustrated at the end of the chapter are 14 case reports.
The second chapter, which describes the Damon system,
begins by providing the history, the development, and a
comparison of the various self-ligating appliances. Shown
and described are the characteristics, biomechanics, tooth
movements, indications for use and sequences, mechanics,
treatment procedures, conventional protocol, and retention
methods used in the Damon system. Various cases using this
system are displayed at the end of the chapter—17 in all.
Subtly unique is the author’s differential diagnostic procedure
in the management of anterior crossbite in which the canine
and first molar classification is used (part of the 3-ring
diagnosis) in lieu of Angle’s traditional classification method.
The author enthusiastically endorses the Damon system of
orthodontic treatment. The advantages of combining mini-
screws and bite-jumping appliances with the Damon system
are discussed. The text contains numerous color photographs
and sequences of magnificently treated patients.
In all, this is an excellent instructive and reference text for
postdoctoral orthodontic students and specialist clinical orth-
odontists. It is definitely recommended reading.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2008;133:923
0889-5406/$34.00
Copyright © 2008 by the American Association of Orthodontists.
doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2008.04.003

Editors of the International Journal of Orthodontia (1915-1918),

International Journal of Orthodontia & Oral Surgery (1919-1921),
International Journal of Orthodontia, Oral Surgery and Radiography (1922-1932),
International Journal of Orthodontia and Dentistry of Children (1933-1935),
International Journal of Orthodontics and Oral Surgery (1936-1937),
American Journal of Orthodontics and Oral Surgery (1938-1947),
American Journal of Orthodontics (1948-1986), and
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (1986-present)

1915 to 1932 Martin Dewey

1931 to 1968 H. C. Pollock
1968 to 1978 B. F. Dewel
1978 to 1985 Wayne G. Watson
1985 to 2000 Thomas M. Graber
2000 to present David L. Turpin

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