2014 AAO Annual Session Type Not Stated E-Posters
Electronic Posters (E-Posters) will be available for viewing throughout the Annual Session at the E-Poster
Kiosk located in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Lobby D. E-Posters will also be available for viewing on the AAO website after Annual Session until July 31, 2014. This takes the place of the
Posterboard display.
64 accepted E-Poster titles were not classified by the author.
*- Denotes financial interest or visual enhancement
Photoelastic Stress Analysis of Mandibular Molar Uprighting Comparing Skeletal Anchorage System to
Different Techniques
André Abrão, et al.
São Paulo, Brazil
Comparative Study of the Nasopharyngeal Airway Dimensions in Class II Individuals Using Cone Beam
Computerised Tomography
Anirudh Agarwal, Saurabh Chaturvedi
Jaipur, India
3-Dimensional Force Systems Produced by Vertical V-Bends in an Arch Wire: Niti Vs Stainless Steel
Sachin Agarwal, et al.
Farmington, CT, USA
Laminate Veneer Conditioning with Different Methods for Orthodontic Bonding
Sertac Aksakalli, et al.
Istanbul, Turkey
Torque Expression of .018 and .022 Bracket Slot Size
Angela Arreghini, et al.
Ferrara, Italy
Genetic Polymorphisms and Its Inheritance in Skeletal Class I Crowding in India
Shailesh Bhandari, et al.
Hyderabad, India
Dental and Skeletal Effects of MARPE Post Peak Growth Spurt
Elise Boersma, Kyle Lee
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Maxillary Molar Distalisation with Carrière-Distalizer: A 3-D Assisted Analysis of Clinical Outcomes
Ute Botzenhart, et al.
Dresden, Germany
A Scanning Electron Microscopy Comparison of Six Different IPR Procedures: Standard Abrasive Strips,
Honeycomb Strips, Diamond Burs, Tungsten Carbide Burs, Oscillating Segment Discs, Sonic Tips with and without Air-Rotor
Alessandro Carducci Artenisio, et al.
Rome, Italy
The Runner: The Functional Efficiency of a Twin Block and the Aesthetics of Clear Aligners
Antonella Carlucci, et al.
Ferrara, Italy

A CBCT Comparison of the Nasopharyngeal Soft-Tissue Characteristics in Indian Patients with Repaired
Cleft Lip & Palate
Saurabh Chaturvedi, Anirudh Agarwal
Jaipur, India
Optimal Timing of Bisphosphonate Treatment on Cleft Bone Grafting
Nicole Cheng, et al.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
An Innovative Orthodontic Solution for Three-Dimensional Force-Moment Measurements
Massimo Cultrone, et al.
Pontedera (Pisa), Italy
3D Evaluation of Facial Asymmetry in Patients with Different Vertical Growth Patterns
Koray Dogmus, Ayca Arman Ozcirpici
Ankara, Turkey
Management of Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Decision Making Not Decision Taking
Amr El-Beialy, et al.
Giza, Egypt
Anchorage Loss During Canine Retraction with Continuous and Segmented Arch Techniques
Tarek El-Bialy, et al.
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Impact of Metal and Ceramic Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Judgments of Beauty and Other Face-
Related Attributes
Lilian Fonseca, et al.
Brasilia, Brazil
3D Orthodontic and Surgical Study of Third Molars: MRI Versus CBCT
Umberto Garagiola, et al.
Milan, Italy
A Comparative Study of Periodontal Effects of Rapid and Semi-Rapid Maxillary Expansion
S. Ruzin Gonuldas, et al.
Ankara, Turkey
Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Condyle Position in Different Types of Skeletal Patterns
Ines Guedes, et al.
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
The Effects of Orthodontic Load on the Periodontium of Autogenously Transplanted Teeth in Beagle
Dogs
Jing Guo, et al.
Jinan, China
Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment with Preadjusted Edgewise Appliances on the Buccolingual
Inclination of Mandibular Canines: A CBCT Study
Hani Hamdan, et al.
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Root Morphology and Development of Labial Inversely Impacted Maxillary Central Incisors in Early Mixed
Dentition
Rongdang Hu, Wang Yi
Wenzhou, China

Orthodontic and Orthopedic Treatment of a Skeletal Class II, Retrognatic Mandible Patient
Lizette Hurtado, Rebeca Escarleth Prado Villarreal
Guadalajara, Mexico
The Effects of Commonly Consumed Acidic Beverages on the Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic
Brackets
Merrell Irby, et al.
New Orleans, LA, USA
Postoperative Alterations on Mandibular Canal and Neurosensory Disturbance After BSSO Setback
Osteotomies
Duygu Iscan, Ahu Acar
Istanbul, Turkey
Comparison of Past and Present Symptoms Of Temporomandibular Disorders in Osteoarthritis Patients
Takashi Kajii, et al.
Fukuoka, Japan
Reliability of Different Methods Used for Dental Age Estimation
Aisha Khoja, et al.
Karachi, Pakistan
Using Orthodontic Miniscrew for Maxillomandibular Fixation After Orthognathic Surgery in Skeletal Class
III Malocclusion
Seong Sik Kim, et al.
Yangsan-si, South Korea
Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopic Analysis on Interface of Orthodontic Implant Surface and Cortical
Bone in Human Subjects
Hyun-Hye Kim, et al.
Seoul, South Korea
Maxillary Protraction with Skeletal Anchorage System in a Growing Class III Patients
Hee Soon Kim, et al.
Jeonju, South Korea
Diagnosis and Treatment of Maxillofacial System Dysfunctions at Malocclusions
Tatiana Klimova, et al.
Moscow, Russian Federation
Three Dimensional Analysis of Temporomandibular Joint in Class II Division 1 Malocclusion Treated with
Upper Premolars Extraction Protocol
Amr Labib, et al.
Cairo, Egypt
Condyle Spatial Changes in Rapid Maxillary Expansion Treatments Assessed Through CBCT
Manuel Lagravere Vich, et al.
Edmonton, AB, Canada
A Prospective Study to Compare Perceived Pain for Patients with Malocclusion Receiving Orthodontic
Treatment: Before Treatment vs. During Initial Treatment; Self-Ligating Brackets vs. Conventional
Brackets
Tai-Ting Lai, Ellen MacKenzie
Taipei, Taiwan

3D Crown Superimposition for Root Position Assessment During Orthodontic Treatment
Robert Lee, et al.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Mechanical Properties and Surface Characteristics of a New NiTiβ-Titanium Archwire
Maurício Lenza, et al.
Goiania, Brazil
Porcelain Surface Conditioning Protocols and Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets on the
Posterior Dentition
Ashley Lestrade, et al.
New Orleans, LA, USA
Orthodontic Treatment with First Molars Extraction: Case Report
Flávio Augusto Gonçalves de Lima, et al.
Maringá, Brazil
Effect of Mechanical Vibration on Resistance to Sliding in the Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Dawei Liu, David Kennedy
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Adhesion and Biofilm Formation by Oral Streptococci on Different Commercial Wires
Alessandra Lucchese
Bologna, Italy
Quantification of CBCT Images of Maxilla, Cranial Base and Zygomatic Using Elliptical Fourier Function
Thais Macedo Soares, Won Moon
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Orthodontics Fixed Appliances: Versatility and Efficiency
Maurizio Manuelli, Alessandra Lucchese
Pavia, Italy
Biometric Study of Mesio-Distal Teeth Sizes in Subjects with Normal Occlusion
Maurizio Marcon, et al.
Ferrara, Italy
3D Finite Element Analysis of Digitally Customized Lingual Orthodontic CAD-CAM Systems
Rohan Mascarenhas
Mangalore, India
Force Decay Evaluation of Thermoplastic and Thermoset Elastomeric Chains - A Mechanical Design
Comparison
Ahmed Masoud, et al.
Chicago, IL, USA
Effect of En-Mass Retraction and Intrusion Using Miniscrews on Root Resroption of Upper Incisors - A
Prospective Study Using Cone Beam CT
Mahfud Mohamed, et al.
Benghzi, Libya
The Maxillofacial Skeletal Factors Affecting the Airway Size
CheolHyun Moon, et al.
Incheon, South Korea

A Novel Approach to Accelerate the Rate of Tooth Movement
Mohamed Mostafa, Won Moon
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Finite Element Study of Stress Distribution Around Different Designs of Orthodontic Miniscrews with
Different Loading Directions and Bone Thicknesses
Mohamed Nadim, Hanaa El-Attar
Ismailia, Egypt
Effects of Self-Ligating Brackets on Periodontal Health: A Prospective Clinic Study
Ana Carla Nahás-Scocate, et al.
São Paulo, Brazil
The Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy on Expression of MMP-8 During Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Ida Bagus Narmada
Surabaya - East Java, Indonesia
Treatment of Four-Premolar Extraction Case with the Acceleration Invisalign System
Kenji Ojima, et al.
Tokyo, Japan
Upper Molar Distalization in a Non Extraction Treatment Using a Sliding Jig in a Mexican Patient with
Severe Crowding and Anterior Crossbite
Paola Orea, Mauricio Ballesteros
Mexico City, Mexico
Association of IRF6 Gene Variant and BCL3 Gene Variant with Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip/Palate - A PCR
Study in South Indian Population
KM Pramod, Rangasamudra Dharma
Bangalore, India
The Importance of Understanding the Difference Between Using Fast or Slow Expansion in the Treatment of Orthognatic Contraction
Enza Robotti, Gloria Denotti
Cagliari, Italy
Impacted Incisors Associated with Supernumerary Teeth Treated with a Modified Haas Appliance
Claudia Sant'Anna, et al.
Niterói, Brazil
Importance of Treatment Sequence Planning in TAD-Supported Trans-Sagitto-Vertical Tooth Movements
Emil Segatto, Angyalka Segatto
Szeged, Hungary
Preadolescent ’s Odontoid Process Morphology in Relation to Body Posture and Craniofacial Features
Angyalka Segatto, Emil Segatto
Szeged, Hungary
Evaluating Skeletal, Soft Tissue and Airway Changes Following the Alternate Maxillary Expansions and
Constrictions Protocol
Berza Sen Yılmaz, Nazan Kucukkeles
Istanbul, Turkey
Predictors of Successful Treatment Outcome with Clarks Twin Block Therapy
Tania Siddiqui, et al.
Karachi, Pakistan

Components of Severe Class II Division 1 Malocclusion in Children 10-12 Years of Age: What Should
You Know?
Tassiana Mesquita Simão, et al.
São Paulo, Brazil
The Invisalign® System - A Biomechanical View
Mareike Simon, et al.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Effect of Nano-TiO2 and Nano-SiO2 on Flexural Strength of Poly (Methyl Methacrylate)
Ahmad Sowdagar, Atefe Saffarshahroudi
Tehran, Iran
Biofilm Formation in Orthodontics: Bracket Matters
Suzan Stacknik, et al.
Dunedin, New Zealand
3-Dimensional Construction of a Normalized Craniofacial Skeletal Complex Allowing Superimposition and
Comparison with an Individual Subject
Jay Sung, et al.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Proportionality of Skeletal and Soft Tissue Changes in Class II Treatment with the Herbst Appliance
Weber Ursi, Guilherme Almeida
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
Dental Interarch Relationship: A Comparison Between Seated Condylar Position and Maximum
Intercuspation
Soo Young Weffort, Solange Fantini
São Paulo, Brazil
Qualitative Analysis of Mesial and Distal Alveolar Bone of Maxillary Canines Moved to Grafted Alveolar
Cleft: A Tomographic Evaluation
Marília Yatabe, et al.
Bauru, Brazil
Effects of RME on Orthodontic Patients Needing of Adenotonsillectomy
Lucia Zoli, et al.
Forlì, Italy