CHILDREN ORTHODONTICS

 

Types of occlusal problem to refer in the mixed dentition:

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• Anterior or posterior crossbites with associated mandibular displacement

• Class III in the mixed dentition

• Class II/I malocclusion where there is an underlying skeletal II pattern.

• Asymmetry in the pattern of tooth eruption (especially upper central incisors)

• Severely hypoplastic/carious first molars of poor long-term prognosis

• Lack of palpable canine bulges buccally at 10-12 years of age indicating palatal impaction

• Hypodontia (missing teeth); supernumerary teeth

• Submerged deciduous molars; impacted first permanent molars

• Periodontal problems caused by severely ectopic tooth position

• Severe crowding of incisors

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For more Information you can download the BOS guidance booklet.

                            

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Reference: https://www.bos.org.uk/

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