Can we intercept malocclusion? A five-year population-based study. We would all like to intercept the development of malocclusion. In theory, interceptive orthodontics aims to manage arch-length discrepancies and promote favourable skeletal development before the permanent occlusion is fully established. These aims are laudable. Unfortunately, evidence for the benefits of interceptive treatment is limited. This post is about a new study, a population-based investigation into the effectiveness of interceptive orthodontics. [Kevin O'Brien's Orthodontics Blog]
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