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By Kristine Colker, Managing Editor I f you came to Washington, D.C., for the 110th annual session of the American Association of Ortho- dontists with a “things to buy” list or a “topics to learn more about” list, chances are you were in luck. With more than 300 companies showing off their products and ser- vices in the exhibit hall and four days filled with courses, hands-on workshops and even a couple live procedures, there was more than enough to keep any orthodontist or staff member busy from morning to evening. Take the exhibit hall and the array of merchandise on display. There were all the basics — brack- ets, wires, retainers, digital imaging PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#306 Mechanicsburg,PA Everything ortho Miniscrews — a focal point in practice cian (see checklist for insertion on page 5). It should be noted that this information is generalised and must be adapted to individual circum- stances. General notes on insertion Accurate pre-operative plan- ning is a basic requirement for uPage 14 An ortho star Why the Carriere System is like nothing else uPage 22 Let’s go to Vegas! OrthoVOICE gears up for September meeting uPages 10 & 11 AAO in photos The people & products that stole the show DentalTribuneAmerica 213West35thStreet Suite#801 NewYork,NY10001 May 2010 www.ortho-tribune.com Vol. 5, No. 5 ORTHO TRIBUNE The World’s Orthodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition g OT page 12 AD T he insertion of a miniscrew is a very simple and rapid ther- apeutic measure. Although there are several methods that will yield good results, successful insertion requires adherence to a few important principles. The fol- lowing text details those insertion steps that offer a high degree of safety for both patient and clini- Part 2 of 6: Basic information on the insertion of miniscrews By Dr. Björn Ludwig, Dr. Bettina Glasl, Dr. Thomas Lietz and Prof. Jörg A. Lisson g OT page 4 AAO annual session offers products, prizes, presentations & more The exhibit hall floor, as seen from above, during the AAO. (Photos/Kristine Colker, Managing Editor)