Interceptive Orthodontics

Also known as "Early Treatment" or "Phase I Orthodontics"

                                    This 8 year old may need                                  Harmful habits such as a tongue thrust

                                    orthodontics later, but his                                 and thumb sucking are best corrected

                                    jaw and tooth relationships,                              early to prevent openbite and misshaped

                                    and adequate space rule out                             jaws.

                                    the need for early treatment.

                            Early treatment of a deep bite                  Timely treatment of crowding may

                            can establish a more favorable                      preserve or regain space, and

                                   facial height, and prevent biting                    guide the eruption of permanent

                                   into the upper gums, which can                      teeth into more favorable positions.

                                   cause excessive wear of the front

                                   teeth.                

                                  This 8 year old has already fractured                Orthopedic forces can often be used to

                                  his protruded front teeth.  Interceptive             correct a crossbite, establish proper

                                  treatment can retract the front teeth                 function of the teeth, improve facial

                                  and balance the shape and size of the                profile, and prevent the need for future

                                  jaws.                                                                     surgery.

          Dental and Jaw Relationships

                               Retruded Lower Jaw                  Normal Profile                  Protruded Lower Jaw

                                            Narrow Arch Form                  Normal Arch Form

 

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