Extraction of four first molars: a case for a general practitioner?

It has been suggested that the extraction of four first molars 'doubles the treatment time and halves the prognosis' (Mills). It is also thought by some that these cases are unsuitable for treatment by General Dental Practitioners. The aim of this article is to illustrate that, with carefu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of orthodontics 2004-06, Vol.31 (2), p.80-85
1. Verfasser:	Seddon, J. L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child Dentistry Female first permanent molars fixed appliance therapy General Practice, Dental Humans Malocclusion, Angle Class I - therapy Molar - surgery Orthodontic Appliances Orthodontics Orthodontics, Corrective - instrumentation Orthodontics, Corrective - methods Tooth Extraction
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Zusammenfassung:	It has been suggested that the extraction of four first molars 'doubles the treatment time and halves the prognosis' (Mills). It is also thought by some that these cases are unsuitable for treatment by General Dental Practitioners. The aim of this article is to illustrate that, with careful case selection, space analysis and good anchorage control, first molar extraction cases can be relatively straightforward
ISSN:	1465-3125 1465-3133
DOI:	10.1179/146531204225020355