lack stability, create periodontal strain, finish with lip protrusion, open bite, and non-sexy faces. For those that want to elevate the standards of their orthodontic care, we offer a diagnostic system, anchor-age design and mechanics protocol to achieve world-class results that can rival anyone. And yes, it sometimes involves extraction of bicuspids. 4. Nicassio, R., & Zavala, M., Accurate assessments differential diagnosis and treatment of unilateral class II (or class III) cases. Journal of the American Orthodontic Society. (Dec. 2013). 5. Siqueira, D. F., de Almeira, R. R., Janson, G., Brandão, A. G., & Filhod, C. M. C. (2007). Dentoskeletal and soft-tissue changes with cervical headgear and mandibular protraction appliance therapy in the treatment of Class II malocclusions. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopedics, 447, e22. 6. Nicassio, R., & Zavala, M., Systematic Approach to Diagnosis and treat-ment of interceptive orthodontics part 3: Identification and treatment of key issues. Journal of the Ameri-can Orthodontic Society. (Fall 2016). 7. Alvirde, A. E., Acevedo, J. A., & González, R. M. A. Treatment of a Class II Division 1 malocclusion in an adult patient. A case report. Revista Mexicana de Ortodoncia. (2015). 3(1), e39-e46. 8. Ormco Corp. (800) 854-174. https://ormco.com 9. Upadhyay, M., Yadav, S., & Nanda, R. Biomechanical basis of extraction space closure. Esthetics and Biome-chanics in Orthodontics, (2012).108. 10.Nicassio, R., & Zavala, M., “System-atic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Interceptive Orthodon-tics Part 3: Identification and treat-ment of key issues.” Journal of the American Orthodontic Society. (Fall 2016). 11.Nicassio, R., & Zavala, M., “Variable torque brackets to enhance treat-ment outcomes.” Journal of the American Orthodontic Society. (Dec. 2012). 12.Iino, S., Sakoda, S., & Miyawaki, S. (2006). An adult bimaxillary protru-sion treated with corticotomy-facili-tated orthodontics and titanium miniplates. The Angle Orthodontist, 76(6), 1074-1082. REFERENCES 1. Nicassio, R., & Zavala, M., Reasons to consider extracting bicuspids Part 1: Elevating your practice to the level of care of a specialist. Journal of the American Orthodontic Society. (Spring 2018). 2. Nicassio, R., & Zavala, M., Consider-ations of extracting bicuspids Part 2: “Rules” to ensure extraction space is utilized optimally. Journal of the American Orthodontic Society. (Summer 2018). 3. Brown, L., General Explanation of the Straight Wire Appliance in the Treatment of Young People and Adults. Journal du Dentiste in Belgium. http://www.dr-larry-brown.com/publications You’re invited to the American Orthodontic Society’s 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 19-22, 2019. All general and pediatric dentists can have the ultimate opportunity to expand their practices and further educate themselves on the latest in techniques, clinical advancements, practice management and products. www.orthodontics.com Fall 2018 29
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