Orthodontics at the turn of the century. A discussion of some relevant aspects.
Some changing paradigms, that might influence orthodontics in the future, are being discussed: economic problems related to our welfare systems; development of the media societies; concepts of normality; future changes as regards the type of treatment records; evaluation of treatment outcome; "exaggerated orthodontics?"; orthodontics and facial aesthetics; Newtonian paradigms and scientific revolution; the growth of knowledge; phenomenology; tacit knowledge; decision making.
Department of Orthodontics, University of Saarland, Homburg, Germany. zmkrber@med-rz.uni-sb.de
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D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000639:trends*; D010685:Philosophy, Dental; D016896:Treatment Outcome