title: Strategic maxillary second-molar extraction in Class II malocclusion.
abstract: Maxillary second-molar extraction in Class II malocclusion is a controversial issue in orthodontics. This treatment protocol is rigorous and not routine. In this case report, we present the orthodontic treatment of a patient with a Class II malocclusion, maxillary crowding, and no mandibular first molars, treated with extraction of the maxillary second molars. The mechanotherapy and indications of maxillary second-molar extraction are discussed.
authors: Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. mc.freit@uol.com.br
authors: Marcos Roberto
authors: MR
authors: de Freitas
authors: Darwin Vaz
authors: DV
authors: de Lima
authors: Karina Maria Salvatore
authors: KM
authors: de Freitas
authors: Guilherme
authors: G
authors: Janson
authors: José Fernando Castanha
authors: JF
authors: Henriques
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult