What is phase II treatment?
A. Phase II treatment usually occurs one or two years later and involves “full” braces. Usually, we are waiting for more permanent teeth to erupt before Phase II begins. This most commonly occurs at the age of 10 1/2-13. The goal of Phase II treatment is to achieve an ideal occlusion (“bite”) with all of the permanent teeth.
Phase II treatment usually occurs a couple of years following Phase I and involves “full” braces on the upper and lower teeth. Typically, we are waiting for 12-16 more permanent teeth to erupt before Phase II begins. This most commonly occurs between the ages of 11-13. The goal of Phase II treatment is to achieve an ideal occlusion (bite) with all of the permanent teeth. Achieving this produces optimal function, esthetics and long-term stability of the teeth.
Phase II treatment usually occurs a couple years following phase I and involves “full” braces. Typically, we are waiting for 12-16 more permanent teeth to erupt before Phase II begins. This most commonly occurs between the ages of 11-13. The goal of Phase II treatment is to achieve an ideal occlusion (“bite”) with all of the permanent teeth. Achieving this produces optimal function, esthetics and long-term stability of the teeth.
Phase II treatment usually occurs one or two years later and involves “full” braces. Usually, we are waiting for more permanent teeth to erupt before Phase II begins. This most commonly occurs at the age of 10 1/2-13. The goal of Phase II treatment is to achieve an ideal occlusion (“bite”) with all of the permanent teeth.
