Applications for the Development Process
Preventive orthodontics encompasses early interventions aimed at preventing potential future issues in the jaw and dental structure. This treatment approach is typically preferred during the primary dentition stage or the mixed dentition stage (the period when both primary and permanent teeth coexist).
Procedures performed within the scope of preventive orthodontics are as follows:
- Tooth eruption guidance
- Controlling habits such as thumb sucking and lip biting
- Placeholder applications
- Timely extraction or preservation of milk teeth
- Monitoring and guiding jaw development
The goal of these interventions is to prevent the need for more extensive orthodontic treatments in the future. The treatment plan is determined based on the child's age, habits, and the stage of dental development.
