Criteria for performing extraction in the treatment of certain malocclusions.
This article identifies variables that should be assessed in patients with certain dental malocclusions that may require extraction. In addition, by presenting criteria for performing the more popular types of extraction, the article facilitates treatment decision-making. Pre- and post-treatment illustrations demonstrate the desired patient outcomes.
Department of Orthodontics, University of Louisville, KY, USA.
Farhad
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Moshiri
D000293:Adolescent; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000628:therapy; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012690:Serial Extraction; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D016896:Treatment Outcome