ArticleEuropean journal of dentistry2024
Optimal Treatment Timing in Orthodontics: A Scoping Review.
Article in European journal of dentistry, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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- Exploring orofacial myofunctional therapy and its core components in mixed-dentition anterior open bite: the ombit study.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Trial
- Orthodontic treatment need assessment and treatment timing - a questionnaire survey among specialists in Denmark and Sweden.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Relationship between incisor irregularity and ectopic position of permanent canines : A 3D model-based cross-sectional study.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Article
- A finite element study on three maxillary protraction devices for treating maxillary sagittal hypoplasia at different levels of bone fusion.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Short-term treatment effects of the hybrid functional appliance SOS Activator in children with Class II skeletal discrepancy: A pilot study.Journal of orthodontic science · 2026Article
- Assessment of Cervical Vertebral Maturation and Chronological Age in Yemeni Children and Adolescents Using Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Timing of Orthodontic Intervention for Pediatric Class II Malocclusion: A Systematic Review on Early vs. Late Treatment Outcomes.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Skeletal and Dentoalveolar Effects of the SOCIA III Appliance in Patients with Pseudo-Class III Malocclusion.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Growth Prediction in Orthodontics: ASystematic Review of Past Methods up to Artificial Intelligence.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Longitudinal Study on the Impact of Orthodontic Treatment Timing on Skeletal and Dental Development in Adolescents.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Early orthodontic treatment need over a 10-year period and evaluation of short-term intervention stability.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
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Abstract
The appropriate timing for orthodontic intervention has been a subject of debate for a long time, concerning not only the immediate effects but also the long-term benefits of such treatment. This review aimed to find the appropriate treatment timing for the intervention of various orthodontic problems. A literature search was performed in all major databases, including PubMed and Cochrane Library, until February 20, 2023. All observational and experimental studies published in English that compared early versus late orthodontic treatment in different types of orthodontic problems were included. Data selection and charting were undertaken by a single investigator. A total of 32 studies were identified that discussed various aspects of interventions, including Class II and Class III malocclusion, pseudo-Class III malocclusion, anterior and posterior crossbite, extractions, and long-term benefits. Overall, early intervention was not found to be superior in terms of effectiveness, overall duration of appliances, and cost-benefit ratio. Early intervention should be reserved for specific conditions or localized malocclusions that have psycho-social benefits, or to significantly reduce the severity of problems to be dealt with in comprehensive treatment in the permanent dentition.
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