Orthodontic treatment of malocclusions by lower incisor extraction
- VernacularTitle:拔除下切牙正畸矫治的临床研究
- Author:
Yinzhong DUAN
;
Juju ZHANG
;
Shi LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lower incisor;
Malocclusion;
Orthodontics
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
1996;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the indications of lower incisor extraction in orthodontic treatment of malocclusions. Methods:42 patients (males 16,females 26) were divided into four groups: abnormal Bolton index; class III malocclusions with anterior teeth cross bite; one congenital lower incisor losing; and anterior teeth area periodontal disease.One lower incisor extraction, one lower incisor and other teeth extraction and other accessorial therapy were used in the treatment. Results:According to these four different conditions, alternative treatment plans of lower incisor extraction should be determined. For the former two conditions, one lower incisor was extracted; A lower incisor and two maxillary first premolars were extracted in the third condition, in which lower canines and first premolars should be grinded to improve esthetics; In the last condition, some maxillary teeth need stripping besides extracting one lower incisor. All of the 42 cases achieved satisfactory results, normal overbite and overjet and stable occlusal relationship. Conclusion:To be well acquainted with the indications of the extraction of the lower incisor in orthodontic treatment of malocclusions can help to achieve satisfactory clinical effect.
