Unilateral Maxillary First Molar Extraction in Class II Subdivision: An Unconventional Treatment Alternative

The asymmetrical intra-arch relationship in Class II subdivision malocclusion poses challenges in the treatment planning and mechanotherapy of such cases. This case report demonstrates a treatment technique engaging unilateral extraction of a maxillary first molar and Begg fixed appliances. The outc...

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Main Authors: J. W. Booij, Christos Livas
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2168367
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description The asymmetrical intra-arch relationship in Class II subdivision malocclusion poses challenges in the treatment planning and mechanotherapy of such cases. This case report demonstrates a treatment technique engaging unilateral extraction of a maxillary first molar and Begg fixed appliances. The outcome stability and the enhancing effect on the eruption of the third molar in the extraction segment were confirmed by a 4-year follow-up examination.
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spelling doaj-art-569e62a67d014d8aacf7dc6374c261602025-08-20T03:20:19ZengWileyCase Reports in Dentistry2090-64472090-64552016-01-01201610.1155/2016/21683672168367Unilateral Maxillary First Molar Extraction in Class II Subdivision: An Unconventional Treatment AlternativeJ. W. Booij0Christos Livas1Private Practice, Schelluinsevliet 5, 4203 NB Gorinchem, NetherlandsDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Triadegebouw, Ingang 24, 9700 RB Groningen, NetherlandsThe asymmetrical intra-arch relationship in Class II subdivision malocclusion poses challenges in the treatment planning and mechanotherapy of such cases. This case report demonstrates a treatment technique engaging unilateral extraction of a maxillary first molar and Begg fixed appliances. The outcome stability and the enhancing effect on the eruption of the third molar in the extraction segment were confirmed by a 4-year follow-up examination.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2168367
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Unilateral Maxillary First Molar Extraction in Class II Subdivision: An Unconventional Treatment Alternative
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title Unilateral Maxillary First Molar Extraction in Class II Subdivision: An Unconventional Treatment Alternative
title_full Unilateral Maxillary First Molar Extraction in Class II Subdivision: An Unconventional Treatment Alternative
title_fullStr Unilateral Maxillary First Molar Extraction in Class II Subdivision: An Unconventional Treatment Alternative
title_full_unstemmed Unilateral Maxillary First Molar Extraction in Class II Subdivision: An Unconventional Treatment Alternative
title_short Unilateral Maxillary First Molar Extraction in Class II Subdivision: An Unconventional Treatment Alternative
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