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What type of orthodontic treatment usually occurs at an early stage of dental development?

Interceptive orthodontics
Preventive orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics
Retentive orthodontics

The correct answer is: Interceptive orthodontics

Interceptive orthodontics is a type of orthodontic treatment that targets and addresses developing dental issues at an early stage in a child's dental development. By identifying and correcting problems before they become more complicated, interceptive orthodontics aims to guide the growth of the jaw and help ensure that teeth have sufficient space to emerge properly. This early intervention can prevent more severe orthodontic issues in the future, potentially reducing the need for more complex treatments later on. In contrast, preventive orthodontics focuses on strategies that prevent orthodontic problems from arising, such as orthodontic appliances used in younger patients to promote proper dental alignment. Surgical orthodontics involves surgical procedures to correct misalignments, whereas retentive orthodontics refers to the phase that maintains the results achieved through active treatment, typically using retainers.