| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3119767 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Marcos Roberto de Freitas, Darwin Vaz de Lima, Karina Maria Salvatore de Freitas, Guilherme Janson, José Fernando Castanha Henriques,