Abstract:DEDICATIONThis thesis is dedicated to my gracious wife, Kristy Fisher Owens, who, throughout this entire three year ordeal, has been completely supportive and never once complained about the sacrifices we had to make in order for me to return to school and complete this orthodontic program. My achieving this Master's degree in Orthodontics is as much the result of her love and support at home as it was my own effort in school. Thanks, I love you.iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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