Patient with underbite tendency was corrected without surgery nor extraction. Check out our Instagram page @gaorthocare or Flickr page at Georgia Orthodontic Care’s albums | Flickr to see more cases treated in our office.
Class II early orthodontic treatment focuses on correcting a misalignment where the upper teeth and jaw significantly overlap the lower teeth and jaw—commonly known as an overjet/overbite. Early treatment, usually started between the ages of 7 and 10, takes advantage of a child’s natural growth to guide the development of the jaws and teeth into better alignment. In addition to braces, appliances may be used to encourage forward growth of the lower jaw or restrict forward growth of the upper jaw. Early intervention can reduce the severity of the problem, shorten future treatment time with braces, and potentially eliminate the need for tooth extractions or jaw surgery later. The goal is not always to complete treatment at this stage, but to set the foundation for a more stable and efficient orthodontic result during adolescence. Check out our Instagram page @gaorthocare or Flickr page at Georgia Orthodontic Care’s albums | Flickr to see more cases treated in our office...
To extract or not to extract of permanent teeth for orthodontic treatments has been a controversial topic in the orthodontic community for many years. A thorough diagnosis by a skilled clinician including facial profile, soft tissue thickness, lip competency, dental crowding & protrusion, arch forms … should be carried out for each individual patient. At our office we try to minimize teeth extractions whenever possible to preserve integrity of arches and give broad smiles. However, extraction can be helpful in certain cases. Shown below is a case treated by Dr Nguyen when extraction is needed. A beautiful smile within an attractive balanced face is always our goal. Please visit our website at www.gaorthocare.com for more information.
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