Segunda fase do tratamento ortodôntico:revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The second phase of orthodontic treatment is also known as the corrective phase, which usually begins in late mixed dentition or permanent dentition. Fixed brackets are used, with the aid of orthodontic wires, are able to promote forces that move teeth in all planes and directions. OBJECTIVES: To produce a literature review on the second phases of orthodontic treatment, revealing its importance in dental alignment and leveling and its effects on aesthetics and occlusion. METHODOLOGY: This work will be carried out through surveys carried out on the websites PubMED, Sciello and Google Scholar, the selected articles will be from 2008 to the

current year, provided an interval of 13 years. RESULTS: That with this bibliographic review, the corrective orthodontic phases is highlighted due to its great predictability in the correction of malocclusions, being a non-surgical conservative option. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Therefore, it is clear that corrective orthodontics work and restores the function and aesthetics of the occlusion, being an alternative that minimizes the chances of an invasive surgical process.