Orthodontics

Published Quarterly by the International Association for Orthodontics

In this Issue:

• From Braces to Bytes: The Role of Technology in Modern Orthodontics

• Evaluation of Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment Changes in Lower Anterior Facial Height in Extraction and Non-Extraction Cases: A Digital Cephalometric Study

• Stability of Surgical and Orthodontic Techniques for the Treatment of Patients with Cleft Palate: A Systematic Review A Review and Proposal

• Comparison of Bolton Analysis Between Interproximal Stripping and Mandibular Incisor Extraction to Resolve Lower Anterior Crowding – A Cross-sectional Study

• Surface Roughness Of Stainless Steel Wires Coated with Titanium Dioxide after Exposure to Oral Medium

Editor

Rob Pasch, DDS, MSc, IBO

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

E-mail: paschrob@rogers.com

Managing Editor

Allison Hester

8305 Pennwood Dr. Sherwood, AR 72120

E-mail: allisonhijo@gmail.com

Consultants

Adrian Palencar, ON, Canada

Michel Champagne, QC, Canada

Dany Robert, QC, Canada

Scott J. Manning, USA

Mike Lowry, AB, Canada

Edmund Liem, BC, Canada

Yosh Jefferson, NJ, USA

G Dave Singh, CO, USA

Monika Tyszkowski, IL, USA

William Buckley, OH, USA

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From Braces to Bytes: The Role of Technology in Modern Orthodontics, By by Vernon Kruger, Orthodontic Clinician, New Zealand

Evaluation of Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment Changes in Lower Anterior Facial Height in Extraction and Non-Extraction Cases: A Digital Cephalometric Study, By Dr. Prateek Bhusha, Dr. Madhur Sharma, Dr. Manish Goyal, Dr. Mukexh Kumar, Dr. Saksham Madhok, and Dr. Sumit Kumar

Stability of Surgical and Orthodontic Techniques for the Treatment of Patients with Cleft Palate: A Systematic Review A Review and a Proposal, By Rami Aboujaoude, Lina Aboujaoude, Falah Aboujaoude, Carla Jabre, Jad Nasr

Comparison of Bolton Analysis Between Interproximal Stripping and Mandibular Incisor Extraction to Resolve Lower Anterior Crowding – A Cross-sectional Study, By Dr. Mubassar Fida and Dr. Kanza Tahir

Surface Roughness Of Stainless Steel Wires Coated with Titanium Dioxide after Exposure to Oral Medium, By Homa Farhadifard, Vahid Mollabashi, Abbas Farmany, Hossein Shabani, Ali Reza Soltanian, and Ziba Banisafar

Editorial: By Dr. Rob Pasch, DDS MSc IBO, Editor

Growing Beautiful Teeth Chapter 4: It’s Not Just about Teeth, By Estie Bav

Practice Management Tips: Getting More Valuable and Consistent Case Acceptance, By Scott J Manning, MBA; Founder, Dental Success Today

Can We Treat Kids in Mixed Dentition with Clear Aligners? The Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment for Kids, By Dr. Stephane Reinhardt, DMD

Tips from the Experienced: The D-Gainer Appliance, Pt. 2, By Dr. Adrian J. Palencar, MUDr, MAGD, IBO, FADI, FPFA, FICD