Interceptive Orthodontics for the General Dentist – PDP128

Orthodontics for the mixed dentition is not well taught at Dental School – for which malocclusions should you intervene and by what age? Dr. Amanda Wilson will show you how to identify whether early or interceptive orthodontics is right for your young patients as part of their antero-posterior, vertical and transverse development. https://youtu.be/8OksXwy_yDQ The Protrusive Dental Pearl: Prevent misdiagnosing ectopic canines by palpating the permanent canine early (from age 10 onwards). Put your index fingers a little bit apical and a little bit distal to the lateral incisors and you should be able to feel a 5-10 millimeter bulgeHighlights of this episode:1:58 Prevent misdiagnosing ectopic canines8:55  Difference between Interceptive and Phase one16:15 Phase 1 Interceptive Treatment Guidelines20:20 Arch Expander Guidelines  24:07 Crossbite Tendency 24:57 Rapid versus Slow Expansion27:42 Guidelines using functional appliances28:21 Invisalign Mandibular Advancement31:10 Deep Bite Guidelines34:08 Q: Percentage of patients that would undergo Phase 236:43 Patient(Parent) Communication39:51 Retention Protocol43:36 My Phase One Smile PDFGet this My Phase One Step-By-Step PDF Checklist by Dr. Amanda to get started and help you diagnose malocclusionsCheck out Straight Smile Solutions for more Orthodontic Consulting and StraightSmile Solutions Orthodontic Coach for GPs for Orthodontic Educational VideosIf you enjoyed this episode, you should also check out General Dentists Doing Orthodontics