THE INFLUENCE OF INTERCEPTIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN REDUCING DENTAL CROWDING

Abstract

Aim of study: The interceptive orthodontic treatment is defined as any treatment procedure that eliminates or reduces the severity of a developing malocclusion. Interceptive orthodontics is a good solution in early mixed dentition for improving malocclusion even if it does not solve it completely. Material and methods: In this paper are presented clinical cases of child patients with malocclusions treated in the early period of mixed dentition with functional aplliances and removable appliances, which determinated the stimulation of alveolar development and reduced the severity of dental crowding in the permanent dentition.Results: Through the presented cases we can advocate that the interceptive orthodontic treatment during the mixed dentition is effective and improve the occlusal relashionship which can help the normal growth of the facial skeleton.Conclusions: The interceptive orthodontics is a part of orthodontic treatment used for a recognize and eliminate potential irregularities and malpositions in development of dento-facial apparatus.

Keywords

• interceptive orthodontic treatment
• early mixed dentition