Summary of webinar looking at 2 phase treatment
Functional shift
- Should be treated early
- Use of RME, bonded to Es
- More stable expansion in younger patients
Crowding (mandibular arch)
- Should be treated in up to 5mm of crowding and patient concerns
- Use of leeway space
- Tool: Lingual arch
Overjet
- Treat if patients have concerns
- Preferred method 1 phase for growth and reduced treatment times
Class 3
- Treat if maxillary deficiency only
- Protraction face mask – limited improvement
- Least favourable interceptive treatment
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