Biomechanics in orthodontics principles and practice 2010: - Authors: Ram S. Nanda, Yahya S. Tosun. - Publisher: Quintessence Publishing. Book outlines: - This is a well-written and presented book, dealing with the concepts of biomechanics in clinical orthodontics. - This first edition consists of nine chapters over 168 pages and many helpful colored illustrations. - The glossary of terms is a helpful addition, especially for the postgraduate student in need of clear definitions. - Within the Preface, the authors state their intention for the book, which is directed towards the student in orthodontics. - Their aim is to explain biomechanical principles in relation to current material properties and contemporary techniques, in which they are successful. - The first chapter covers general physical principles that form the basis for the descriptions relating to tooth movement throughout the rest of the book. - The second chapter applies these theories to orthodontics and is supplemented by evidence-based references, including helpful tables to summarize material properties. - The remaining chapters deal with clinical orthodontic scenarios such as anchorage, friction, vertical and transverse problems, and space closure. - There is a bias in these chapters towards the segmental approach, which is clearly favored by the authors. - Straight wire mechanics, probably a more widely used technique among current postgraduate students in orthodontics, are included as an alternative. - In this sense, the text provides an interesting approach to familiar orthodontic clinical scenarios. - In summary, this book, which is aimed at the orthodontic postgraduate student, provides a useful reference for general physical principles as well as mechanical techniques for pre-adjusted edgewise systems.