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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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