Geometric analysis of alveolar bone around the incisors after anterior retraction following premolar extraction.

CONCLUSIONS: Orthodontic treatment with premolar extraction might cause loss of alveolar bone around the maxillary and mandibular incisors. Careful consideration is needed to avoid iatrogenic degeneration of periodontal support around the incisors, particularly in the lingual area.
PMID: 31769701 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - November 25, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Zhang F, Lee SC, Lee JB, Lee KM Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research