PDM philosophy: general performance in interceptative Orthodontics

Vol. 15 – Number 57 – 2022 Protocol Page 110-119 PDM philosophy: general performance in interceptative Orthodontics Vania D’Angelo¹ Vithor R Antunes Santos² Abstract Summary: The Mixed Dentition Protocol (PDM) derived from the self-ligating technique in fixed Orthodontics, breaking a 120-years paradigm, in which sticking brackets on deciduous teeth was not a practice. Before the PDM Philosophy there has already been bracket collages in deciduous teeth used simply as an extra anchorage without the intention of moving them. However, the new findings on stem cells present in the internal and external structure of deciduous teeth made possible the development of our Philosophy, in addition to the evidence of several pertinent aspects such as teeth with incomplete rhizogenesis movement and direct synergistic desocclusive clues to the two-dimensional system. Finally, today we can perform Interceptive Orthodontics with controlled movements using fixed devices, and without the need for circuit breakers or other removable devices that require patient collaboration, minimizing the need for orthognathic surgeries. Descriptors: Interceptive Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, deciduous tooth, orthodontic brackets, mixed dentition. ¹ PDM Odonto, Orthodontics. ² VV PDM Odonto, Orthodontics. DOI: 10.24077/2022;1557-1954101