Lorenz Moser
Early and very early interceptive orthodontics
- M.D. University of Innsbruck (A).
- D.D.S. University of Innsbruck.
- Postgraduate Orthodontic Training University of Innsbruck.
- Since 35 years in Private Practice of Orthodontics in Bolzano, Italy with Ute Schneider-Moser.
- Diplomate European Board of Orthodontists E.B.O.
- Diplomate Italian Board of Orthodontists I.B.O.
- Since 2001 Active member Angle Society of Europe (ASE), since 2003 Visiting professor University of Ferrara (I).
- 2004-2006 Secretary of the Angle Society of Europe.
- 2006-2008 Chairman EBO Examination Committee.
- 2021 – Honorary Member Accademia Italiana di Ortodonzia (AIdOr).
Nationality: Italy
Scientific areas: Orthodontics
9 of november, from 14h30 until 16h00
Auditorium C
Conference summary
Several orthodontic problems should already be treated at an early age to prevent the necessity of future complex and expensive procedures.
Scientific evidence suggests that posterior crossbites, mild to moderate Class III, as well as certain Class II malocclusions, open bites and arch length discrepancies can benefit from simple, but efficient interceptive therapy.
The lecture will summarise the existing evidence-based literature on early orthodontic treatment and illustrate its application
and effectiveness by showcasing multiple clinical patients. Short-term interceptive orthodontic treatment with simple appliances, in the deciduous or early mixed dentition phase, can efficiently correct certain malocclusions and help to either reduce the complexity or even avoid the necessity of complex and expensive procedures during puberty. For certain patients with significant arch length discrepancy the concept of serial extractions should be part of the orthodontic armamentarium.