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Orthodontic limitations
Orthodontic exclusions

 
     
 
ORTHODONTIC EXCLUSIONS  
 
  1. Pre-, mid- and post-treatment records which include cephalometric x-rays, tracings, photographs and study models.
  2. Lost, stolen or broken orthodontic appliances.
  3. Changes in treatment necessitated by accident of any kind.
  4. Surgical procedures incidental to orthodontic treatment.
  5. Myofunctional therapy.
  6. Surgical procedures related to cleft palate, micrognathia, or macrognathia.
  7. Treatment related to temporomandibular joint disturbances.
  8. Supplemental appliances not routinely used in typical comprehensive orthodontics.
  9. Restorative work caused by orthodontic treatment.
  10. Phase I orthodontics, as well as activator appliances and minor treatment for tooth guidance and/or arch expansion. Phase I orthodontics is defined as early treatment including interceptive orthodontia prior to the development of late mixed dentition.
  11. Extractions solely for the purpose of orthodontics.
  12. Treatment in progress at inception of eligibility.
  13. Composite bands, lingual adaptation of orthodontic bands and other specialized or cosmetic alternatives to standard fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
 
 
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