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Evaluating the Impact of Early Orthodontic Intervention on Pediatric Craniofacial Development: A Longitudinal Study
Vijender Kumar1, Danish U Z Khan2, Shweta N Lakra3
1Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, Haryana, India.
Aim:
To compare the impact of early orthodontic treatment to an untreated control group in order to assess how it affects pediatric patients' craniofacial development and dental relationships.
Methodology:
Twelve children between the ages of 8 and 10 years participated in the intervention group and an untreated control group in this 36-month follow-up study. Both the baseline and final evaluations included thorough cephalometric, dental, and soft tissue evaluations.
Result:
Sagittal jaw relationships, maxillary transverse width, overjet and overbite reduction, facial convexity, and lip competence all significantly improved in the intervention group. There were not many changes in the control group. Significant intergroup differences were confirmed by statistical analysis (P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
By improving occlusal harmony, improving facial aesthetics, and positively influencing craniofacial growth, early orthodontic treatment during the mixed dentition stage may lessen the need for more involved future interventions.
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