Zhu Shuang-lin, Wang Ying, Wang Da-wei
Department of Orthodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China.
Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2006 Jan;41(1):15-8.
To evaluate the outcome of first molar extraction in patients with crowding.
Totally 22 patients (8 males and 14 females) from Clinic of Orthodontics, SUN Yat-sen University School of Stomatology with crowding were collected. The patients were aged 11 years 3 months to 26 years 8 months (mean age 16 years 6 months). All of them treated with 1 to 4 first molar extractions.
The average duration of orthodontic treatment was 18.5 months. Normal overjet and overbite was achieved. Good functional occlusion was established.
Patients with severe crowding could be successfully treated with first molar extraction.
