When to send a child to the orthodontist?

Authors
Farge, P Huet, A
Citation
P. Farge et A. Huet, When to send a child to the orthodontist?, ARCH PED, 8(6), 2001, pp. 655-660
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
ARCHIVES DE PEDIATRIE
ISSN journal
0929693X → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
655 - 660
Database
ISI
SICI code
0929-693X(200106)8:6<655:WTSACT>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Orthodontics aims to improve face and teeth harmony and to allow a good dev elopment of orofacial and occlusive functions. Orthodontic treatment is ada pted to each individual case and may be early or late. Orthodontic indicati ons and management require a collaboration between the paediatrician, the d entist and the orthodontist. The main indications are described. (C) 2001 E ditions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.