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Orthodontic experts recommend early dental evaluations for children
Dental experts emphasize the importance of early orthodontic evaluations for children and adolescents. Massimiliano Politi notes that the first visit is recommended around ages 6 to 7, during the mixed dentition phase when permanent molars and incisors begin to erupt. This timing allows specialists to monitor jaw development and intercept malocclusions before the permanent teeth are fully established.
Riccardo Riatti, an orthognathodontics specialist, highlights that modern orthodontic treatment extends beyond simple tooth alignment. During growth phases, particularly in adolescents, treatment can influence facial development, aesthetic harmony, and masticatory function. The goal is to achieve a balance between dental position, facial structure, and functional capabilities through personalized clinical projects.
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Massimiliano Politi · Napoli · Poliambulatorio Odontostomatologico Sant’Apolloni di Lazzate · Riccardo Riatti · Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first orthodontic evaluation is recommended around ages 6-7. www.ilnotiziario.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Orthodontic treatment in growing adolescents can influence facial development and masticatory function. lecodellitorale.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first permanent molars and incisors typically erupt around age 6. www.ilnotiziario.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The objective of modern orthodontics is to achieve equilibrium between teeth, facial structure, and function. lecodellitorale.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An initial orthodontic visit does not necessarily result in the immediate application of braces. www.ilnotiziario.net