What Is Interceptive Orthodontics?

What is Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment? Early (interceptive) orthodontic treatment is the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of orthodontic problems. It is a phased dental treatment that seeks to improve the dental structure of the children.

What is corrective and interceptive orthodontics?

The discipline is in fact divided into three classes: 1) Preventive orthodontics. 2) Interceptive orthodontics consists of preventing the formation of malocclusion. 3) Corrective orthodontics is the treatment of a malocclusion in the permanent dentition. This is where dental appliances are used to move teeth.

What does Interceptive mean?

(ĭn′tər-sĕpt′) tr.v. in·ter·cept·ed, in·ter·cept·ing, in·ter·cepts. 1. To stop, deflect, or interrupt the progress or intended course of: intercepted me with a message as I was leaving.

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