What is Phase I (Interceptive Treatment) and Phase II treatment?
Phase I or Interceptive Treatment usually starts while the child has most of their baby teeth and a few of their permanent front incisors. This stage in development is usually about the age of seven to eight. The goal of Phase I treatment is to intercept a moderate or severe orthodontic problem early in order to reduce or eliminate it. These problems include skeletal dysplasias, crossbites and crowding. Phase I treatment takes advantage of the early growth spurt and turns a difficult orthodontic problem into a more manageable one. This helps reduce the need for extractions or surgery and delivers better long term results and treatment options. Most Phase I patients require a Phase II treatment in order to achieve an ideal bite. Phase II treatment usually occurs a number of years later. Usually we are waiting for 12-16 more permanent teeth to erupt before Phase II begins. This most commonly occurs at the age of 12 or 13. The goal of Phase II treatment is to achieve an ideal occlusion wi
Phase I (Interceptive) Treatment is reserved for more severe orthodontic problems. When necessary, it usually starts when the child has their permanent front teeth (incisors) present, along with several baby teeth. This is usually about the age of seven or eight. The goal of Phase I treatment is to intercept a severe orthodontic problem early in order to reduce it or eliminate it. These problems include jaw growth problems, crossbites and severe crowding. Most Phase I patients require a Phase II treatment later in life in order to achieve an ideal bite. Phase II treatment usually occurs a number of years later, when all of the permanent teeth have grown in. This most commonly occurs at the age of 11 or 12. The goal of Phase II treatment is to achieve ideal dental alignment and a good bite with all of the permanent teeth. It is important to remember that the total time and cost of the two-phase treatment (phase I plus phase II) is always greater than postponing all treatment until all b
Phase I (Interceptive Treatment) is indicated for some orthodontic problems. It usually begins when the permanent first molars and permanent incisors are erupted (age 6 or 7). The goal of Phase I treatment is to “intercept” an orthodontic problem before it becomes more severe and/or more difficult to treat. Problems commonly treated in Phase 1 include severe skeletal imbalances, crossbites and severe crowding. Interceptive treatment can make difficult orthodontic problems more manageable. In addition, early correction of some problems produces the most stable results. Most Phase I patients will require a second phase of treatment (Phase II) for optimal results. Phase II treatment usually occurs a number of years later when most or all of the permanent teeth have erupted. (Generally age 10-12). The goal of Phase II treatment is to achieve optimal alignment and bite of all permanent teeth. What is Full or Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment? This is another name for orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic treatment sometimes consists of a two-part approach. Phase I or Interceptive Treatment usually starts while the child has most of their baby teeth and a few of their permanent incisors. This stage in development is usually about the age of 7. The goal of Phase I treatment is to intercept a moderate or severe orthodontic problem early in order to reduce or eliminate it. These problems include skeletal dysplasia, crossbites and crowding. Phase I treatment takes advantage of the early growth spurt and turns a difficult orthodontic problem into a more manageable one. This helps reduce the need for extractions or surgery and delivers better long-term results and treatment options. Most Phase I patients require a Phase II treatment in order to achieve an ideal bite. Phase II treatment usually occurs a number of years later. Usually we are waiting for more permanent teeth to erupt before Phase II begins. This most commonly occurs between the ages of 10 and 16. The goal of Phase II
Phase I or Interceptive Treatment usually starts while the child has most of their baby teeth and a few of their permanent front teeth. This stage in development usually occurs around the age of seven. The goal of Phase I treatment is to intercept a moderate or severe orthodontic problem early in order to reduce or eliminate it. These problems include skeletal dysplasias, crossbites and crowding. Phase I treatment takes advantage of the early growth spurt and turns a difficult orthodontic problem into a more manageable one. This helps reduce the need for extractions or surgery and delivers better long term results and treatment options. Most Phase I patients require a Phase II treatment in order to achieve an ideal bite.
