Early orthodontic treatment of malocclusion in the mixed dentition.
10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20220416-00185
- VernacularTitle:替牙期错
畸形的早期矫治
- Author:
Xian Ju XIE
1
;
Song LI
1
;
Yu Xing BAI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing 100050, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Child;
Dentition, Mixed;
Humans;
Malocclusion/therapy*;
Tongue;
Tongue Habits;
Tooth, Impacted
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2022;57(8):805-810
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Children in the mixed dentition grow rapidly, and various types of malocclusion often appear in this period. At the same time, there are many environmental factors affecting the development of the occlusion at this stage. Functional abnormalities related to lip, tongue, articulation and breathing, and impacted teeth should be actively intervened and blocked to avoid the continued development of the deformity. Appropriate orthopedic devices should be used in patients with skeletal malocclusion, if necessary, for growth modification and the influence of congenital factors and the prognosis of treatment should be fully evaluated. Over-intervention of the temporary malocclusions in the mixed dentition should be avoided. In conclusion, early orthodontic treatment in the mixed dentition requires a comprehensive assessment of the treatment need, risks, timing, cost and the ultimate benefit of the patient. The timing of orthodontic treatment is not the sooner the better. The indications must be strictly controlled, and the necessity and limitations must be carefully considered.
