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Midfacial development and the wisdom of teeth: A case series.
1Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. and School of Medicine Stanford University Stanford California USA.
Clinical Case Reports
|August 29, 2022
Summary
Orthodontists often overlook third molar alignment. This case series highlights successful third molar eruption using midfacial development, offering an alternative to surgical extraction.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Third molar eruption is frequently complicated, leading to surgical interventions like prophylactic extraction.
- Orthodontic management of third molar alignment remains underemphasized in clinical practice.
Observation:
- This case series details the application of midfacial development principles in four patients.
- The study observed the eruption patterns of third molars following specific interventions.
Findings:
- Successful eruption patterns of third molars were achieved in all four patients.
- Midfacial development was demonstrated as a viable approach to managing third molar eruption.
Implications:
- This approach may offer a non-surgical alternative for managing third molar eruption issues.
- Further research into midfacial development could refine orthodontic strategies for third molars.
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