Abstract
Guidance of eruption and development of primary, mixed, and permanent
dentition has a pivotal role in comprehensive oral healthcare in paediatric dentistry,
which helps to achieve more stable, functionally, and aesthetically acceptable
permanent dentition. Interceptive orthodontics includes procedures carried out in mixed
dentition, and it takes advantage of the growth pattern and development during this
phase. Early diagnosis and treatment of certain malocclusions will eliminate or reduce
the severity of developing malocclusion, which would lessen the complexity of
orthodontic treatment in the future, overall time, and cost. It also improves the child’s
self-esteem, confidence, and parental satisfaction. Overall clinical examination,
radiographic evaluation, and study model analysis with thorough knowledge of growth
and development help in diagnosing and carrying out appropriate interceptive
treatments necessary.
Keywords: Early orthodontic treatment, Interceptive orthodontics, Mixed dentition