Tag Archives: extraction
Extraction Choice: In the Era of Evidence Based Orthodontics
April 2009
Extraction of first premolars has been the most favorable extraction choice. However, the superiority of first premolar over second premolar extraction is not supported by recent evidence.
The Mandibular Third Molar: A Method for Predicting its Eruption
February 1999
One of the problems in orthodontics and oral surgery is determining when to extract third molars or when it is advisable to let them complete their eruption. This study attempts to establish a prediction method using panoramic radiographs to help make that decision.
