IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (JDMS)

ISSN: 2279-0853, ISBN: 2279-0861. Volume 3, Issue 2 (Nov.- Dec. 2012), PP 40-47
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Serial Extractions – A Review

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Dr. Appasaheb Naragond, 2 Dr. Smitha Kenganal
1(Department of Orthodontics &Dentofacial Orthopedics P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital Bagalkot, Rajiv
Gandhi university of health sciences Karnataka India)
2(Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital Bagalkot, , Rajiv
Gandhi University of health sciences Karnataka India)

Abstract: It is a sequential plan of premature removal of one or more deciduous teeth in order to improve
alignment of succedeous permanent teeth and finally removal of permanent teeth to maintain the proper ratio
between tooth size and available bone”.Thus it is one of the positive interceptive orthodontic procedure
generally applied in most discrepancy cases where supporting bone is less than the total tooth material

I. Introduction
The term serial extraction describes an orthodontic treatment procedure that involves the orderly
removal of „selected deciduous and permanent teeth in a predetermined sequence (Dewel 1969).Serial extraction
can be defined as “the correctly timed, planned removal of certain deciduous and permanent teeth in mixed
dentition cases with dento-alveolar disproportion in order to:
Alleviate crowding of incisor teeth. Allow unerupted teeth to guide themselves into improved positions (canines
in particular). Lessen (or eliminate) the period of active appliance therapy. OR
“It is a sequential plan of premature removal of one or more deciduous teeth in order to improve
alignment of succedeous permanent teeth and finally removal of permanent teeth to maintain the proper ratio
between tooth size and available bone”.
Thus it is one of the positive interceptive orthodontic procedure generally applied in most discrepancy
cases where supporting bone is less than the total tooth material.

II. Historical Development

Serial extraction is not new. It has been of interest to dentist for many years. Throughout the history of
dentistry it has been recognized that the removal of one or more irregular teeth would improve the appearance of
the reminder.
Paisson was the first person who pointed the extraction procedure in order to improve the irregular
alignment and crowding of teeth. Bunon in 1743, in his “Essay on the Diseases of the teeth” proposed the
removal of deciduous teeth to achieve a better alignment of permanent teeth. The interest on serial extraction
increased following World War II. The names that stand out particularly for the modern development of the
serial extraction concept are Kjellgren of Sweden Hotz of Switzerland, Heath of Australia and Nance, Hoyd,
Dowel and Mayne of the United States.
Nance presented clinics on his technique of „progressive extraction‟ in 1940 and has been called as the
father of „serial extraction‟ philosophy in the United States. Kjellgren in 1940 termed this extraction procedure
as „planned‟ or „progressive‟ extraction procedure of teeth.
Hotz named the same procedure on “Guidance of eruption”. According to him the term guidance of
eruption is comprehensive and encompasses all measures available for influencing tooth eruption. Widespread
adoption of serial extraction as a corrective treatment procedure continues to be a source of concern to all
Pedodontists who are aware of its limitations as well as of its possibilities. The principle reason is that its
application involves growth prediction. Every serial extraction diagnosis is based on the promise that future
growth will be inadequate to accommodate all of the teeth in a normal alignment.
Serial Extraction should be diagnosed in the early mixed dentition period. It is most effective in Class I
malocclusions. Especially where we find marked irregularity of anterior teeth, premature loss of one deciduous
canine, mid line deviation, displaced lateral incisors, gingival recession and alveolar destruction of labial surface
of anterior teeth. In such cases decrease in tooth mass improves the alignment of anterior teeth and the gingival
tissues.

Justi fi c ati on f or se r i al e xtr ac ti on:

Dental crowding – The result of inadequate arch size, insufficient basal bone, and / or excessive tooth
material – is epidemiologically the most common type of malocclusion. It can be eliminated by making the
dental arch larger or reducing the amount of tooth material. Expansion of the dental arches by orthodontic

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alignment may be possible if the tooth material is not too excessive. However, the stability of expansion may
well be compromised by the insufficient alveolar basal bone.
Physiologic tooth movement – If primary teeth are extracted prematurely, this will influence the
eruption rate and position of the permanent successors. In general, the eruption will be delayed if the primary
tooth overlying the permanent tooth is extracted 1 ½ years or more from the time the primary tooth would
normally exfoliate. Conversely, the eruption rate can be accelerated if the primary tooth overlying the permanent
tooth is extracted less than a year before the primary tooth would normally exfoliate. Biologic variation in
eruption rates will affect these time tables, as will periapical inflammation of the primary tooth. Another useful
principle is that crowded teeth adjacent to an extraction site tend to align themselves.
Normal dental, skeletal and profile development – influences the rationale for serial extraction. The
work of Moorrees and Moorrees et al on arch dimensions and serial extractions indicates that there is minimal
increase in mandibular intercanine width between 8 and 18 years, occurring usually around the time the
permanent mandibular canines erupt. The maxillary intercanine width increases slightly more and over a longer
time. The dental arch perimeter from the distal of the mandibular primary second molar to its antimere is less in
the permanent dentition than in the primary. Also the principles of leeway space, interrelationship of overjet,
overbite, axial inclinations, and mesial shift, and arch-length analysis must be considered in determining
whether to institute a serial extraction procedure.
The skeletal and profile factors that influence serial extractions are the another-posterior, vertical, and
transverse relationships as well as the developmental pattern. Specifically the relation of the maxilla to the
mandible and of the both to the cranial base must be determined to identify protrusions, retrusions,
hyperdivergences, hypodivergences, crossbites, and asymmetries. Also rotational, vertical, and transverse
growth patterns need to be integrated into the decision-making process.

III. Indications
When an Pedodontist sees a child 5 or 6 years of age with all the deciduous teeth present in a slightly
crowded state or with no spaces between them, he can predict, with a fair degree of certainly, that there will not
be enough space in the jaws to accommodate all the permanent teeth in their proper alignment (Lysell 1960). As
Nance (1940), Mooress (1963), Dewel (1954), and others have pointed out, after the eruption of the first
permanent molars at 6 years of age, there is probably no increase in the distance from the mesial aspect of the
first molar on one side around the arch to the mesial aspect of the first molar on the opposite side. If there is any
change, it may be an actual reduction of the molar-to-molar arch length, as the "leeway" space is lost through
the mesial migration of the first permanent molars during the tooth-exchange process and correction of the flush
terminal plane relationship.
The following is a list of possible, clinical clues for serial extraction, occurring singly or in
combination:
Premature loss of deciduous teeth. Arch-length deficiency and tooth size discrepancies. Lingual eruption of
lateral incisors. Unilateral deciduous canine loss and shift to the same side. Mesial eruption of canines over
lateral incisors. Mesial drift of buccal segments. Abnormal eruption direction and eruption sequence. Flaring of
incisors. Ectopic eruption of mandibular first deciduous molar. Abnormal resorption of II deciduous molar.
Ankylosis. Labial stripping, or gingival recession, usually of lower incisor.

Li mi tati on s and C ontr ai ndi c ati o ns:

According to Dewel (1967), the most serious side effect is tendency of bite to close following loss of
posterior teeth. A normal overbite depends on adequate vertical growth and Serial Extraction involves removal
of strategically located deciduous and permanent teeth. Vertical and horizontal growth depends great part on
normal proximal and occlusal function in maintaining arch length and normal overjet and overbite.
Second side effect is premolars that fail to reach their normal occlusal level. In normally developing dentition,
the premolars are ready to emerge soon after the loss of the deciduous molars and then proceed occlusally with
no delay. But in Serial Extraction cases the premolars have to travel a long way before penetrating the gingival
tissues. Prolonged absence of teeth in the posterior segment of arches permits the tongue to flow into remaining
spaces and this may remain as a tongue thrusting habit. This in turn prevents premolars from attaining full
eruption.
Third: Effect of Serial Extraction on facial esthetics. Most of us over emphasize on straight profile
which has led to extraction of teeth in mixed dentition because the lips appear to be prominent. Its normal for lip
line to have greater convexity during early transitional stages than it will have in mature dentition. Lip fullness
is not a reliable criterion for extraction in early mixed dentition. The straight profile must be viewed with greater
concern because early removal of premolars is likely to cause a concave profile.
Fourth: Nasal development is another unpredictable hazard. The nose is one structure that continues to grow
long after other facial parts have reached maturity. Unrestrained extraction will accentuate its prominence by

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reducing skeletal development in dental area. Moreover growth of chin is unpredictable. If growth in nose and
chin exceeds normal range a concave profile is obtained.

Contr ai ndi c ati on s:

Congenital absence of teeth providing space
Mild to moderate crowding
Deep or open bites
Severe Class II, III of dental/Skeletal origin
Cleft lip and palate
Spaced dentition
Anodontia / oligodontia,
Midline diastemia
Dilacerations
Extensive caries
Disportion between arc length and tooth material which can be treated by serial extraction.

Ad vantage s of Se r i al Extr ac ti on:

Psychological trauma can be avoided by treatment
Reduces the duration of the multi banded treatment
Physiologically treatment as it involves the guidance of teeth into normal positions making use of physiological
forces
Better oral hygiene
More stable results

Di sad vantage s of Se r i al Extr ac ti on:

Patient co-operation is needed Risk of arch length reduction is present
Requires proper professional and clinical judgment As extraction spaces are created the patient may develop the
tendency of tongue thrusting. Spacing may develop between canine and second premolar.
Complication of serial extraction – when premature eruption of permanent canines occur, the first premolars are
impacted between the canines and the second premolars. (Fig.)
It must be emphasized that any planned program of serial extraction is dependent on the
maxillomandibular relationship. If, it is normal, as evidenced by the correct interdigitation of the buccal
segments (class I malocclusion), chances of success are relatively good, with proper guidance and patient
cooperation. If the maxillomandibular relationship is abnormal (Class II and Class III malocclusions), a serial
extraction program must be approached with great caution, with considerable reservation and with the
expectancy that the basal malrelationship must be adjusted by appliances prior to completion of the permanent
dentition. Dewel (1967) writes: “Severe Class II discrepancy irregularities are treated primarily with Class II
mechanics, with serial extraction more or less as an accessory to mechanical therapy”. The classic serial
extraction technique must apply largely to Class I malocclusions.
Mayne (1959), points out that serial extraction should be limited largely to those cases that have good
faces, those that present harmony and balance of two tissue systems, bone and muscle, and varying degrees of
disharmony in the third, tooth size, In these cases, the apical bases are located directly tinder one another and the
incisor teeth are upright to these bases. They are reasonably well over the ridge and so related to facial anatomy
as to produce the most complimentary facial esthetics”.
Serial extraction is indicated primarily in the treatment of severe Class I discrepancy malocclusions in the early
in mixed dentition. The term discrepancy implies a continuing lack of correlation between potential supporting
bone and a known amount of tooth material.
Reduction of tooth mass usually results in an improvement in the gingival tissues and in the alignment
of the incisors. In the authentic serial extraction, the extraction sequence is first, the deciduous cuspids, then the
first deciduous molars, and finally, the first premolars. The interval between extractions varies from 6 to 15
months. The objective is to permit a measure of self correction by balancing or equalizing total tooth material
with ultimate arch length.
Despite the foregoing, there is a place for serial extraction in orthodontics, provided the diagnosis is certain and
the post extraction movement of teeth is controlled by mechanical means.

IV. Diagnosis
1. P roport i onal fac i al anal y si s :
According to Graber (1971), the face is divided into,

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1. Standard or orthognathic face i.e. the relationship between maxilla and mandible, the maxilla and maxillary
dentition, mandible and mandibular dentition and maxillary dentition and mandibular dentition are normal.

2. Al ve ode nt al prot rusi on

Class I maxillary mandibular alveodental protrusion: The facial pattern is normal, dentition arc, relatively
forward. This facial pattern responds well to Serial Extraction.
Class II maxillary alveodental protrusion: The maxillary dentition is forward can be treated with Serial
Extraction in maxilla only.
Class III: Not suitable for Serial Extraction.

3. Al ve ode nt al re t rusi on:

Class I maxillary mandibular alveodental retrusion : Such patients should be treated without extractions.
Because extractions create a dished in face.
Class II: Mandibular alveodental retrusion : Serial Extraction not indicated.
Prognathism:
Class I Maxillary mandibular prognathism - Serial Extraction indicated if teeth are severely crowded. Because
of the increase in size of jaws, extraction usually not indicated .Class II Maxillary prognathism : Maxillary
prognathism may be due to fault in the maxillary base itself or due to a long anterior cranial base, or the cranial
base being flat creating a downward and forward position of the nasomaxillary complex. Difficult to treat with
Serial Extraction.

5. Re t rognat hi sm :
Class I maxillary mandibular retrognathism : As the maxilla and mandible are replaced relatively backwards,
extractions are contraindicated.
Class II mandibular retrognathism : May be due to small corpus of mandible or small ramus or due to excess
vertical development of nasomaxillary complex. In such cases the mandible rotates backwards and creates an
open bile. Not a good case for Serial Extraction.

V. Dental Analysis:
Incisors :
Incisor crowding may be assessed by:
Favourable situation i.e. when there is sufficient primary spacing to allow for eruption of permanent
incisors without crowding.
Precarious situation:
When there is closed primary dentition and it is necessary to have secondary spacing so that incisors
can erupt without crowding. In such patients it is better to avoid extraction of primary canines or interproximal
reduction.
Impossible situation:
where there is hereditary crowding and incisor liability cannot be compensated by interdental spacing,
increase in intercanine width or labial positioning of incisors. Such cases can be treated by Serial Extraction.

M ol ar s
If permanent maxillary first molars emerge before the mandibular 1st molars, a mesial shift of 6 takes
place especially in spaced dentition resulting a class II molar relationship reduction in maxillary arch length.
If extensive interproximal caries is allowed to develop in maxilla. A Class II molar relationship with reduction
in arch length and crowding will occur.
Premature loss of primary molars will cause crowding. Ectopic eruption of permanent 1st molars causing
premature exfoliation of deciduous 2nd molars is an indication of lack of development of tuberosity - results in
class II molar relationship and crowding. Canines premolars and 2nd molars
The most favourable sequence of eruption is 6,1,2,4,5,3, and 7 in maxillary arch and 6,1,2,3,4,5,7 in mandibular
arch. An unfavourable sequence may cause crowding e.g. If 2nd molars erupt relatively early they may impact
canines in maxilla and 2nd premolars in mandible.
If the maxillary 2nd molars erupt ahead of their mandibular counterparts it leads to the development of class II
molar relationship. Early exfoliation can cause reduction in arch length and lead to crowding. Prolonged
retention of deciduous teeth can also lead to crowding.
Basically the deciduous 2nd molars resist mesial migration after early loss of deciduous 1st molars
thereby preventing mesial migration of permanent 1st molars. But when deciduous 2nd molars are lost
prematurely, the permanent 2nd premolars are usually deep in the bone and it encourages the permanent 1st

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molar to lip giving the permanent 1st molar an exaggerated mesial inclination thereby impacting the 2nd
premolars.

Se l e c ti on of te e th for e xtr ac ti on:

C C
1) Extracting will C C produce maximum amounts of self improvement in crowding with

21 12
greatest inter-ception of lingual cross bite.
21 12

2) Extracting D D produces earliest eruption of 4 4 but reduces speed and

D D 4 4

amount of improvement in 21 12 crowding and position due to retention of C that it has

21 12
limited application.

3) Extracting DC CD is a compromise between rapid improvement in and desired early

DC CD

eruption of 21 12 due to simultaneous 4 4 eruption of with this extraction sequence

21 12 4 4

reduced distal translation occurs and 43 34 are often impacted, as with extraction only.
43 34

4) Enucleation of 3 3 buds permits maximum distal translation of. 4 4 Which undesirable in

3 3 4 4
certain cases because it produces excessive chin and reduces resistance value of anterior

teeth for final space closure.

There is no single technique for Serial Extraction. It is a long-range guidance program and it may be
necessary to reevaluate and change tentative decisions several times.
Usually the child is 7-8 years of age when he/she brought to the pedodontist. At this time the maxillary
and mandibular central incisors are usually erupted, but there is inadequate space in anterior segments to allow
normal eruption and positioning of lateral incisors. In some cases, mandibular lateral incisors have already
erupted but they are usually lingually positioned and rotated. The same is with the maxillary lateral incisors.
Complete diagnostic records should be made and studied. To gain sufficient arch length, to provide a stable and
healthy occlusion the orthodontist must turn to guided tooth material.

De we l ’s M e thod:
There are 3 stages in Serial Extraction Therapy:
Removal of deciduous canines : with exfoliation and removal of deciduous canines the immediate
purpose is to permit eruption and optimal alignment of lateral incisors. There is some amount of improvement in
position of central incisors also.
Removal of first deciduous molars: The orthodontist hopes to accelerate eruption of Ist premolars
ahead of canine if possible. This maneuver is seldom successful in the lower arch because the normal sequence
is for the canine to erupt ahead of the first premolar In class I malocclusions, especially the Ist premolar may be
partially impacted between canine and 2nd deciduous Molar Hence the orthodontist may vary the first procedure
of extracting the lower deciduous canines and extract the first deciduous molars in lower arch to tip the eruption
scales in the direction of first premolar.

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Removal of erupting first premolars: Before the 1st premolars are extracted, all the diagnostic criteria
must again be evaluated. The status of developing 3rd molars must be evaluated, because if the 3rd molars are
congenitally missing then extraction of 1st premolars would be unnecessary because there would be enough
space.
Indications of Dewel’s method:
Mild crowding in anterior region. Early exfoliation of uni or bilateral deciduous canines.
In short:
Step I ------------------  II -----------------  III

C C D D
C C 4 4
D D 4 4
Twe e d’s Se q ue nc e of Extr ac ti on:
According to Tweed, if diagnosis shows the discrepancy exists between teeth and basal bone structures
and if patient is between 7 ½ to 8 ½ years, Serial Extraction program is should be carried out.

Se que nc e i s:
At approximately 8 years all deciduous 16-1 molars are extracted. It is preferable to maintain in
deciduous canines to retard eruption of permanent canines,
4-10 months of following extraction of deciduous Ist molars, the Ist premolar will have erupted upto gingival
level. Do not extract till the crown arc, above the alveolar bone.
Extraction of 1st premolar and deciduous canines should he done 4-6 months prior to eruption of permanent
canines when they erupt they migrate posteriorly into good position. Any irregularities in mandibular incisors if
not too severe, get corrected themselves and they are also tipped lingually due to normal muscular forces.

VI. Moyers Method

Indi c at i ons:
When crowding seen in central incisor region. Fairly eruption of lateral incisors.
Stage I (Extraction of all deciduous lateral incisors). It helps in alignment of central incisors.
Stage II (Extraction of all deciduous canines after 7-8 months). It helps in alignment of lateral incisors and
provides space for lateral incisors.
Stage III (Extraction of all deciduous first molars). It stimulates eruption of all first premolars.
Stage IV (Extraction of all first premolars after 7-8 months). It provides space for canines and stimulates
eruption of canines.
In short:
Step I -----------  II -----------  III ------------  IV

B B C C D D 4 4
B B C C D D 4 4
Points to be considered when handling a case in mixed dentition: (Warren Mayne‟s four principles)
Incisor liability on an average is 7.6mm in maxillary. 6mm in mandibular
Interdental spacing of 0.10mm in maxilla – avg 4mm 0.6mm in mandible – avg 3mm

Intercanine width increased in mandible upto 9 years for male and female it increases by average 3mm. In
maxilla it increases upto 12 years in female and 16 years in male. It amounts to 4.5mm.
Permanent incisors erupt labial to primary incisors by 2.2mm in maxilla and by 1.3mm in mandible.

Thus, to overcome problems associated with unfavourable eruption sequences and to counteract
varying degrees of dentoalveolar disproportions many extraction sequences have been suggested:
a)C------ D ---- 4
b)C + D ----- 4
c)D ------ C + 4
d)C ---- D + Enucleation of 4
e)C ---- D ---- E ---- 4
f)C ----- D ----- No permanent tooth extraction
g)Occassionally some or all the permanent 2nd premolars are substituted for first premolar.
Where,
C is the deciduous canine.

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D is the deciduous 1st molar

E is the deciduous 2nd molar
4 is the first premolar
The list indicates that there is no ideal extraction sequence and that serial extraction treatment, is not an
uncomplicated procedure.

P re c aut i ons:
Operator must always check that the permanent successors:
Are present. Of good quality. Of adequate morphology i.e. size and shape. At proper position.
Have a sound, well-formed premolar when removed.

En uc l e ati on:
There are times when there is unilateral loss of deciduous canine, in such cases the other deciduous
canine is extracted and the Ist premolar is enucleated Enucleation has been defined as surgical removal of
unerupted teeth usually premolar to minimize crowding. Most common disadvantage are loss of buccal or
lingual cortical plates of bone or clefting associated with incomplete closure of extracted site.

Advantages of enucleation:
Fewer visits to the orthodontics therefore decrease in trauma and emotional disturbance.
Fewer followup visits. In mandibular arch 3 usually erupts before 4. So if it is found that the 3 is erupting
labially then premolar may be enucleated. (Diagnosis for 3 erupting labially-gingival recession of anterior and
canine bulge on labial surface). In severe maxillary anterior crowding and excessive protrusion, enucleation
provides space for retraction of 1 and 2 proper eruption of 3.
Retraction of 3 easier In crowded high angle cases, enucleation especially of 5 causes mesial migration of
posterior segment.

O r thod onti c Appl i anc e Uti l i z e d wi th Ser i al Extr ac ti on

The most frequently used orthodontic appliance with serial extraction are: Maxillary and mandibular
lingual arches. Fixed or removable headgears. Removable Hawley appliance.
Fixed as removable lingual arches can prevent as minimize the normal physiological mesial migration
of permanent first molars. The mandibular lingual arch is used where there is a severe amount of crowding,
excessive protrusion and maximal anchorage requirement.
The maxillary transpalatal holding arch (Nance arch) prevents or minimizes any mesial migration of
the maxillary first molars. These holding arches are most useful in allowing proper interdigitation to occur
during the interchange of mandibular and maxillary primary molars (second).
Head gear therapy, a form of extraoral anchorage is useful in maintaining or achieving a Class I buccal
interdigitation. It includes posterior cervical head gear and it is directly attached to anterior teeth.
The removable Hawley appliance used with serial extraction will reduce an excessive amount of
overjet and where spacing exists align rotated teeth i.e. incisors. It may be modified to include a bite plane for
deep overbite. The success of Hawley appliance is limited to tipping movements and cannot control root
positioning in all planes of space as does the edgewise technique.
Thus, the parents must be informed that without follow-up orthodontic treatment, the serial extraction
procedure may not result in a favourable occlusion.

VII. Summary & Conclusion

The procedure known as serial extraction has been essentially a program of patience, of continuous
observation and study, of proper timing and of delay and postponement until growth and development have
accomplished their mission. Much greater importance is (1) that the developing dentition receives competent
supervision, (2) that no -teeth of any kind be removed prior to a most precise and exacting case analysis, (3) that
the case analysis be repeated preceding and subsequent extraction and (4) that when indicated, competent
orthodontic treatment be provided. The technique is biologically sound proven, and should not be considered a
compromise. In almost all instances, conventional orthodontic therapy is required to complete the alignment of
teeth, to parallel the roots on either side, of the extraction space, to eliminate overbite, and to effect residual
space closure. However, such mechanotherapy is usually of significantly shorter duration it is less likely to
produce less damage and the results are more stable. However, it must be remembered that, once teeth have
been extracted, they cannot be replaced if an error in judgement must be made, it is more expedient to error in a
conservative manner without extraction, for the teeth can always he extracted at a later date, its subsequent
development remains unsatisfactory. This of course, might mean delaying all treatment until the permanent

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dentition conversely, no one has devised suitable treatment procedures when growth exceeds expectations
following an improper extraction programme.
As in all facets and treatment guidance of eruption has its limitation our speciality must assume its
responsibility for educating the undergraduate student in the science of guidance of eruption. With such
knowledge, the general practitioners with the Pedodontist as consultant, will be able to bring the benefits for
orthodontists to correct the deformity easily. Here in, lies the true meaning of preventive and interceptive
orthodontics philosophy.

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