Roberto justus the author of the textbook iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment decision making in prevention diagnosis and treatment demonstrates that most patients by using rational strategies can be treated with no or at least less harmful side effects than routine application of an appliance driven treatment philosophy often undertaken without reflection on potential side effects. Iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment decision making in prevention diagnosis and treatment iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment decision making in prevention diagnosis and treatment j orthod 2016 mar43185doi 101080 1465312520161143226 author. This book is a well illustrated guide to the iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment that provides practical information on orthodontic diagnosis treatment planning and post treatment retention and highlights preventive measures to avoid complaints and lawsuits it is divided into three parts on white spot lesions periodontal deterioration . 2016 iatrogenic effects of orthodontic treatment decision making in prevention diagnosis and treatment journal of orthodontics vol 43 no 1 pp 85 85. Iatrogenic damage during orthodontic treatment is defined as deleterious effects to the dentition periodontium or the patient that may occur as a result of orthodontic treatment