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Should second molars be extracted?

P Thomas1, J R Sandy

  • 1Department of Child Dental Health, Bristol Dental School.

Dental Update
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
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Extracting the second permanent molar is an alternative to first premolar extraction for altering facial profiles. This less common orthodontic technique has advantages but requires careful consideration by practitioners.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
  • Facial Profile Analysis

Background:

  • The impact of first premolar extraction on facial aesthetics remains a subject of debate.
  • Second permanent molar extraction is proposed as an alternative orthodontic procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and discuss the arguments for and against second permanent molar extraction in orthodontics.
  • To inform orthodontic treatment planning regarding premolar vs. molar extraction choices.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing arguments and clinical considerations for second permanent molar extraction.
  • Discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of this alternative extraction strategy.

Main Results:

  • Second permanent molar extraction is not widely practiced despite claimed benefits.

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  • The procedure's rationale and potential outcomes are complex and debated among orthodontists.

    • Conclusions:

    • Orthodontists must weigh all arguments when considering second permanent molar extraction for facial profile modification.
    • Informed decision-making is crucial for optimizing orthodontic treatment outcomes.