interceptive orthodontics

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[in′tər·sep′tiv]

that phase of orthodontics concerned with elimination of a condition such as crossbite or spacing that might lead to the development of malocclusion.

interceptive orthodontics,

n an extension of preventive orthodontics that may include minor local tooth movement in an otherwise normally developing dentition.

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