Specialty that studies the diagnosis and treatment of malocclusions or dental malpositions. For this purpose, the brackets are placed to promote tooth movement and achieve the final ideal position that will provide aesthetics and function.
The brackets can be metallic or they can also be sapphire brackets or highly aesthetic polymers both. Likewise, orthodontic treatment may be indicated prior to the placement of bridges or recovery of spaces due to rotations or dental migrations resulting from long-term extractions.
It is important to have control of the sequence of dental eruption in children and thus prevent or intercept a potential malocclusion.