title: Extraction treatment in lingual orthodontics.
abstract: Contemporary lingual orthodontic appliances offer an aesthetic and accurate means of treating malocclusion. Managing extraction-based treatments with lingual appliances presents a number of challenges. This article discusses the specific biomechanical considerations associated with extraction treatment and outlines clinical techniques that can optimize treatment outcome in these cases.
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Orthodontics, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, UK. rlawson@edinburghorthodontics.co.uk
authors.forename: Robert B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Lawson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000601:surgery; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D020724:Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure / Q000295:instrumentation; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019415:Torque; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D020724:Elastomers
keywords: Extraction treatment; Incognito; lingual orthodontics