What is Phase One (early) Treatment?
Phase One (early) treatment is the term used to describe treatment initiated sooner than normal for a specific reason. Dr. Livreri feels that all children should be screened by age 7, but that the overwhelming majority will not need treatment at that time. He also feels that initiating treatment at that time is a major decision, not to be taken lightly, and should be supported by evidence in the orthodontic literature. Examples include, but are not limited to, correcting crossbites of the front and/or back teeth, restraining/stimulating growth of the facial skeleton to diminish severe growth disturbances, prevention of dental trauma from protruding incisors (“bucky teeth”), and improvement of self-esteem. It is important to remember that each orthodontist looks at every patient differently based on training and experience and differences in opinion do not mean another orthodontist is wrong.
Phase One treatment, if necessary, is usually initiated on children between the ages of 7 and 10. Phase One treatment can last 6-14 months. The primary objective for Phase One treatment is to address significant problems to prevent them from becoming more severe and to improve self-esteem and self-image.
Phase One treatment, if necessary, is usually initiated on children between the ages of 7 and 10. Phase One treatment lasts about 12-21 months. The primary objective for Phase One treatment is to address significant problems to prevent them from becoming more severe and to improve self-esteem and self-image. During this phase, we can improve the skeletal structure of the face and improve underlying interferences, which may cause more severe problems later. Early treatment can also move protrusive teeth out of harm’s way and correct harmful crossbites.
Phase One treatment, if necessary, is usually initiated on children between the ages of 7 and 10. Phase One treatment lasts about 10-14 months. The primary objective for Phase One treatment is to address significant problems to prevent them from becoming more severe and to improve self-esteem and self-image. It is simpler to correct moderate problems before they become severe and Phase One treatment makes any subsequent orthodontic treatment significantly easier, faster and provides you with an enhanced final result.
