title: Interceptive orthodontic treatment improves malocclusions over no treatment, but does not produce finished-quality results.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Effectiveness of interceptive orthodontic treatment in reducing malocclusions. King GJ, Brudvik P. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:18-25.
  
  
  METHODS
  Anne-Marie Bollen, DDS, MS, PhD.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of interceptive treatment.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR grant #U54DE14254).
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective cohort study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.
  
  
  METHODS
  Not applicable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA. mine@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: Anne-Marie
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Bollen