title: Lower incisor extraction in Class I and Class II malocclusions: case reports.
abstract: After a brief discussion of the indications/contraindications of extracting lower incisors as part of orthodontic treatment, five case reports are presented. These cases highlight that extracting lower incisors can be an accepted orthodontic option, not only in compromised class III treatments, but also in Class I and Class II malocclusions.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Lisbon, Portugal. peleitao@netcabo.pt
authors.forename: Pedro Miguel
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Leitao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000628:therapy*; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D014081:Tooth Extraction