How early can we intercept a malocclusion in children

Dental malocclusions have a high prevalence rate in the world, so early diagnosis and treatment is of great importance. According to studies, 90% of children have a developmental sign of malocclusion.

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The pediatric dentist must recognize the characteristics of the malocclusions and refer them to the orthodontist for the definitive diagnosis and treatment.

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Early Orthodontic Treatment: The Essential Knowledge for a General Dental Practitioner

Early orthodontic evaluation is necessary to prevent and intercept occlusion problems that the pediatric patient may present. In this way, we prevent the factors that influence malocclusion from being intercepted and rehabilitated.

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The general dentist must know what are the characteristics of occlusion in infants, to identify the habits or factors that can generate a pathology.

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Early interceptive treatment management

It is important to remember that prevention and early care is important for a correct development of the occlusion, thus we avoid that several of the functions are compromised in the child (aesthetics, phonation, chewing).

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Interceptive orthodontics makes use of various devices to correct alterations in the development of the jaws and prevent them from worsening over time.

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We share an article that shows us the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of dental malocclusions, as well as the necessary devices for interceptive treatment.

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M. Limme, A Bruwier - Early interceptive treatment management - J Dentofacial Anom Orthod 2014;17:302 - RODF / EDP Sciences

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What Are Orthodontic Elastics?

During orthodontic treatment, a series of devices are used that have a defined function and characteristic. The goal is the successful outcome of orthodontic treatment.

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The elastics are placed joining both arches and correct the bite by performing movements that the arches cannot perform. The orthodontist must train the patient how to change elastics.



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What You Should Know About Retainers

Orthodontic treatment goes through several stages, and each one of them ensures a successful result. The last stage is retention, and the patient must know what is its importance and what care should be taken.

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This last stage begins when the brackets are removed and appliances are placed in order to keep the teeth in their new and correct positions.



There are several types of retainers and patients must know the characteristics of each of them, as well as the care and importance they must have to maintain them throughout this phase.

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6 signs that your child may need early orthodontic treatment

Malocclusions usually appear at an early age, so an evaluation by the pediatric dentist and orthodontist is necessary as a preventive measure. The specialist will evaluate the infant's oral characteristics.

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Early treatment prevents malocclusion problems from worsening over time. Treatment can be given in both deciduous and mixed dentition.



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Oral breathing: new early treatment protocol

Mouth breathing is multifactorial, and its consequences are short and long term, and it is evident in the oral cavity and in general health. Early evaluation and treatment by the pediatric dentistry and pediatrician is necessary.

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The mouth breather is affected cognitively, psychologically and physically. A characteristic sign of the oral respirator is the "adenoid face", which is why most parents attend specialists.

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Denotti, G., Ventura, S., Arena, O., & Fortini, A. (2014). Oral breathing: new early treatment protocol. Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine (JPNIM), 3(1), e030108. https://doi.org/10.7363/030108

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