A broader look at Interceptive Orthodontics: What can we offer?

Flavia ARTESE

Preventive and interceptive orthodontics has the purpose of preventing or alleviating occlusal problems that might be happening in the transition period from deciduous to permanent dentition. In the spectrum of available procedures, we can include from the prevention of interproximal cavity, with the intention of maintaining arch length, all the way to two-phase orthodontic treatment, where the first phase is performed in the mixed dentition with the intention of promoting increased skeletal changes.1 However, the latter has elicited debates and discussions in the orthodontic community, especially in relation to Class II treatments. [...]

How to cite: Artese F. A broader look at Interceptive Orthodontics: what can we offer? Dental Press J Orthod. 2019 Sept-Oct;24(5):7-8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.24.5.007-008.edt

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