Occlusalarticulatory relationships in children with dentofacial anomalies

Aim. To determine the frequency and characteristics of adherence to orthodontic treatment during different stages of dentofacial development. Material and methods . The study analyzed 477 outpatient medical records of patients who visited the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Clinic. Patients aged 3 to 18 years were grouped according to the functional and morphologic characteristics of each stage of dentofacial development. Diagnoses were made using standard clinical examination methods proposed by L.S. Persin and F.Ya. Khoroshilkina. Results and Discussion . Analysis of the effectiveness of orthodontic appliances showed that the best results - represented by the highest number of children completing orthodontic treatment - were achieved with functional appliances, including elastopositioners. Conclusion . A characteristic feature of adherence to orthodontic treatment in adolescents aged 12-18 years was its dependence on various social and psychological factors.