TIMING OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT- A REVIEW

AUTHOR(s) : DR.B.K ROY, DR .N. IBEMCHA CHANU, DR.MAHASWETA DASGUPTA
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ABSTRACT :
The ideal time to commence an orthodontic treatment for a given patient has been a controversial issue since the establishment of orthodontia as a specialized art and science. Understanding proper diagnosis criteria, type of cases which should be treated early and customized treatment planning considering the patient goal and desire, with problem oriented approach, will permit the clinician to offer the most efficient treatment for each individual. Early orthodontic treatment is prudent in specific situations for structural balance, functional efficiency, esthetic and psychosocial reasons. However, it does not exclude cases for which later, single-phase treatment is more effective. Therefore, clinicians must decide, on complexity of case, predictability of success and cost benefit basis when to provide orthodontic treatment. Keywords: Early, Malocclusion, Single phase, Timing, Treatment

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