Interceptive orthodontics Flashcards
1
Q
Basic interceptive procedures
A
- Space regaining
- Correction of anterior and posterior cross bites
- Elimination of oral habits
- Muscle exercises
- Removal of soft or hard tissue impediments in
the pathway of eruption - Resolution of crowding
- Interception of developing skeletal
malocclusions
2
Q
Appliances for correction of
cross bites
A
- Tongue blade therapy
- Inclined planes
- Composite inclines
- Hawley’s appliances with ‘Z’ spring
- Quad helix appliance.
3
Q
Management of crowding
A
Observation
Disking of primary teeth
Extrations and Serial extraction
Corrective orthodontic referral
