EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT- MODERN CONCEPTS AND THERAPEUTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Keywords:
Еarly orthodontic treatment, interceptive treatmentAbstract
Early orthodontic treatment that is performed while some primary teeth are still present is also called interceptive treatment. The main goal of an interceptive treatment is to intercept the developing problem so that it does not develop into a serious orthodontic anomaly.Еliminating the cause, guideing the growth of facial and jaw bones, and provideing adequate space for incoming permanent teeth are important goals of early orthodontic treatment.The paper provides important information about the timing of starting orthodontic treatment, based on the two schools - the classical and the bioprogressive school.The timing of orthodontic treatment depends on a variety of interactive factors.Determining factors in deciding whether early intervention is at all beneficial for the case are: the nature of malocclusion, the patient’s maturation level, estimated duration of treatment and required level of patient complianceThe article focuses on thе benefits of early orthodontic treatment. Elimination of destructive environmental factors such as non-nutritive sucking habits or functional mandibular shifts that affect the normal growth and development of facial and dento-alveolar structures, are the most important benefits. Advantages and disadvantages of early orthodontic treatment are analyzed and described in detail. The first examination of the child at the orthodontist should be performed when the orthodontic problem is first recognized, but no later than 7 years of age..Screening at this age enables the detection of potential orthodontic problems that are related to the growth of the jaws and the eruption of permanent teeth.Seven warning signs in 7 years olds are: protruding upper teeth,deep bite, under bite, open bite, too little or too much space for the teeth, deviation of linea mediana and cross bite. Early recognition of orthodontic irregularities is precondition for correct diagnosis and adequate orthodontic treatment, which is a condition for achieving occlusal harmony, function and dentofacial aesthetics.
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