Includes bibliographical references and index.

Malocclusion and dentofacial deformity in contemporary society / William R. Proffit -- Concepts of growth and development / William R. Proffit -- Early stages of development / William R. Proffit -- Later stages of development / William R. Proffit -- The etiology of orthodontic problems / William R. Proffit -- Orthodontic diagnosis : the problem-oriented approach / William R. Proffit, David M. Sarver, James L. Ackerman -- Orthodontic treatment planning : from problem list to specific plan / William R. Proffit, Henry W. Fields Jr., David M. Sarver -- The biologic basis of orthodontic therapy / William R. Proffit -- Mechanical principles in orthodontic force control / William R. Proffit -- Contemporary orthodontic appliances / William R. Proffit -- Moderate nonskeletal problems in preadolescent children : preventive and interceptive treatment in family practice / Henry W. Fields Jr., William R. Proffit -- Complex nonskeletal problems in preadolescent children : preventive and interceptive treatment / Henry W. Fields Jr. -- Treatment of skeletal problems in children and preadolescents / Henry W. Fields Jr., William R. Proffit -- The first stage of comprehensive treatment : alignment and leveling / William R. Proffit -- The second stage of comprehensive treatment : correction of molar relationship and space closure / William R. Proffit -- Retention / William R. Proffit -- Special considerations in treatment for adults / William R. Proffit, David M. Sarver -- Combined surgical and orthodontic treatment / William R. Proffit, David M. Sarver.