Volume 16, Issue 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 26 22 FEATURES 10 Key Four in Class II Correction: The Orthopedic Effect 32 DEPARTMENTS 6 Ortho Industry News 42 AOS Membership News 44 AGpO Membership News On the cover: Dr. Ralph Nicassio, DDS and Maria Zavala, RDA, BA Dr. Nicassio has a private practice in Norwalk, CA. He received his degree from UCLA’s Dental School in 1985. In 1993, Dr. Nicassio began teaching seminars focused on orthodontics and prosthodontics. He is also a consultant for fellow general dentists all over the world, assisting in complex case diagnosis and treatment planning. With over 20 years of experience in the dental field and as a dental assistant, Maria Zavala currently works in a general dental practice and orthodontics. She has teaching experience in orthodontics for dental assistants and currently works with general doctors doing in-office consultations. 22 A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis & Treatment of Interceptive Orthodontics 26 Case Study: Class III Dental & Class II Skeletal Bilateral Crossbite 32 The Orthokinetic Philosophy: Preadjusted Straight Archwire 38 Patient Records: How Long is Too Long? This peer-reviewed journal is published as the official publication of the American Orthodontic Society and the Academy of Gp Orthodontics. www.orthodontics.com Spring 2016 3
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