Application of additional anthropometric and functional methods in children undergoing orthodontic treatment using braces.

Background: Occlusal interference causes instability in temporomandibular joint and hyperactivity of mastication muscles which eventually leads to temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Therefore, achieving stable occlusion is important in young patients. It is key factor in optimizing functional occlusion in adulthood.

[Clinical and diagnostic rationale for the final stage of orthodontic treatment].

The aim of the study was to improve the efficiency of the final stage of orthodontic treatment. The study included 32 patients divided into two groups of 16. Orthodontic treatment was performed using a bracket system active self-ligation straight arc technique with step adjustment anthropometric quantitative evaluation system (The ABO Model Grading System).