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Title: Preorthodontic guidance and the corrective mixed-dentition treatment concept. Author: Wagers LE. Journal: Am J Orthod; 1976 Jan; 69(1):1-28. PubMed ID: 1061499. Abstract: A concept of corrective orthodontic treatment starting at an earlier age than usual has been discussed and illustrated. Realignment of terminology has been prosposed to give a clearer picture of the circumstance of malocclusion and its need for correction at an early age. A group of 300 patients treated in three categories were compared as to length of treatment time. Three groups of twenty-five patients treated correctively after preorthodontic guidance in the mixed dentition and only in permanent dentition were analyzed cephalometrically. The following conclusions can be reached: 1. Corective mixed-detition orthodontic treatment is a valid, safe, and reliable peocedure. 2. It encompasses both preorthodontic guidance and full-banded orthodontic treatment. 3. Current terminology is confusing and controversial...[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]