Phase 1 interceptive orthodontic treatment reduces the severity of malocclusion

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

The effectiveness of phase I orthodontic treatment in a Medicaid population.

Mirabelli JT, Huang GJ, Siu CH, King GJ, Omnell L. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2005;127(5):592-8.

Level of Evidence

2c

Purpose/Question

Is early orthodontic treatment for children enrolled in a Medicaid program, compared with children treated in a private pay graduate orthodontic clinic, effective in reducing the severity of malocclusion?

Source of Funding

University of Washington Orthodontic Memorial Fund

Type of Study/Design

Retrospective cohort