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Strategic maxillary second-molar extraction in Class II malocclusion

2009; Elsevier BV; Volume: 136; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.ajodo.2007.08.039

1097-6752

Marcos Roberto de Freitas, Darwin Vaz de Lima, Karina Maria Salvatore de Freitas, Guilherme Janson, José Fernando Castanha Henriques,

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Maxillary second-molar extraction in Class II malocclusion is a controversial issue in orthodontics. This treatment protocol is rigorous and not routine. In this case report, we present the orthodontic treatment of a patient with a Class II malocclusion, maxillary crowding, and no mandibular first molars, treated with extraction of the maxillary second molars. The mechanotherapy and indications of maxillary second-molar extraction are discussed. Maxillary second-molar extraction in Class II malocclusion is a controversial issue in orthodontics. This treatment protocol is rigorous and not routine. In this case report, we present the orthodontic treatment of a patient with a Class II malocclusion, maxillary crowding, and no mandibular first molars, treated with extraction of the maxillary second molars. The mechanotherapy and indications of maxillary second-molar extraction are discussed.