{"product_id":"9781118971871","title":"Understanding Masticatory Function in Unilateral Crossbites","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding Masticatory Function in Unilateral Crossbites\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaria Grazia Piancino | Stephanos Kyrkanides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Dentistry \/ Orthodontics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUnilateral posterior crossbite is a problem often seen in orthodontic practice, and properly understanding chewing patterns will lead to the most effective treatment program. Drawing on their research and available literature, Drs. Piancino and Kyrkanides present a fascinating look at chewing cycles and their role in the functional treatment of unilateral posterior crossbite.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the physiology and pathology of chewing patterns and muscular activation in humans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains chewing patterns and muscular coordination, and their influence on the growth and harmony of the stomatognathic system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClinical instruction for checking and correcting masticatory function and functional asymmetry in order to prevent the relapse of the malocclusion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClinical cases walk readers through the treatment of seven crossbites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Grazia Piancino\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, DDS, PhD, is Aggregate Professor and Researcher in orthodontics at the University of Turin, Turin, Italy. She has more than 25 years’ experience in clinical orthodontics and related research. Dr. Piancino has written for numerous international peer-reviewed publications in the field and lectures on mastication, chewing cycles, and orthodontics at scientific conferences and professional meetings internationally. She is widely regarded as an expert in chewing patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanos Kyrkanides\u003c\/b\u003e, DDS, MS, PhD, is Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, and Professor and Chair, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 April 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118971871\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314393804940,"sku":"9781118971871","price":155.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118971871.jpg?v=1780161943","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118971871","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}