235 - Characterization of Interceptive Orthodontic Patients Treated by Pediatric Dental Residents

Purpose: Interceptive orthodontics is treatment in mixed dentition aimed to prevent or alleviate occlusal problems such as skeletal issues, dental development, space problems and occlusal discrepancies. This study aims to characterize various orthodontic problems and treatment needs of patients in mixed dentition presenting for phase I orthodontic treatment and to evaluate the role of a pediatric dental resident in the treatment of developing malocclusion.

Methods: A retrospective chart analysis is ongoing on patients aged 6 to 12 years old who have undergone Phase 1 orthodontic treatment by pediatric dental residents in the UF Department of Orthodontics between January 2016 to December 2023. The following information was evaluated for each eligible patient: age, gender, race, phase 1 indication, and appliance used. For patients that completed treatment, its duration, type of retention, completion of desired goal and if phase 2 was initiated was also recorded. Phase 1 was categorized as eruption problems, space management, skeletal issues, occlusal relationship problems, increased overjet and deleterious habits. Appliances were categorized as expansion appliances, fixed 2x4, habit-breaking appliances, space maintainers, class II correctors and early extraction of primary teeth.

Results: Data analysis is still ongoing.

Conclusion: Following data analysis, we intend to categorize the characteristics of patients in the mixed dentition who may benefit from phase 1 orthodontics.

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