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Harriet Jones1, Rachael Nichol2, R James Spencer3
1Dental Officer, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, UK.
Abstract:
The guidelines regarding balancing and compensating extractions, published by the Royal College of Surgeons of England,1 are based on relatively low-level evidence and it is highlighted in the guidance that further research into these areas is required. This paper aims to appraise the current evidence base regarding balancing and compensating extractions, to aid general dental practitioners in their decision making. General and clinical factors that should be considered in the treatment planning process are discussed throughout.
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