PUA Orthodontists Professor Lectures at AAO
Prof. Dr. Khalid Abu Al Azm, Professor of Orthodontists at PUA’s Faculty of Dentistry – as Egypt’s representative to the American Association of Orthodontists – accepted a special invitation to deliver a high-level specialized scientific lecture at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Meeting (AAO Annual Meeting). This event stands as one of the largest and most prestigious global scientific forums in this discipline, convening an elite group of senior experts, researchers, academics, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest research updates, clinical treatment techniques, and contemporary digital innovations.
The international lecture was titled Tooth Transposition: Practical Mechanics and Clinical Tips for Predictable Outcomes. It addressed one of the most complex and challenging anomalies in orthodontics “Tooth Transposition.” Managing this rare condition demands a precise physical and biological understanding of medical biomechanics, alongside critical clinical decision-making to achieve predictable, stable, and effective therapeutic outcomes.
The lecture aimed to deliver latest clinical knowledge and expertise in the form of practical, actionable guidelines for immediate implementation in daily orthodontic practice, focusing on simplifying treatment mechanics and enhancing clinical decision-making. The presentation highlighted establishing clear scientific criteria for selecting the most appropriate treatment plan, analyzing available pathways such as correcting the transposition to restore natural alignment, maintaining the teeth in their transposed positions with aesthetic modification, or opting for strategic extraction, depending on the case type and biological complexity.
Dr. Abu Al Azm reviewed a package of simplified and practical mechanical solutions for handling transposition dilemmas, aiming to foster evidence-based decisions rooted in accurate diagnosis and sound treatment planning. This approach successfully guides patients toward optimal functional and aesthetic craniofacial outcomes, aligning with the latest updated scientific protocols globally in orthodontics.
