Comprehensive Early Mixed Dentition Treatment

The lecture will demonstrate what is comprehensive early orthodontic treatment and how this treatment approach can be an effective treatment for the correction malocclusions in the mixed dentition. Case sample will be shown demonstrating the mechanics to correct significant malocclusions with Phase I therapy. The benefits of arch length preservation with a mandibular lingual arch will be shown and long-term stability after lingual arch therapy.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate concepts of comprehensive early orthodontic treatment.
• Analyze the effective correction of malocclusions with Phase I therapy.
• Discuss handling of arch length deficiencies in the early mixed dentition.