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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 123, No 8, 75-79.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 123, Issue 8, 75-79
Copyright © 1992 by American Dental Association

Journal Article

Third molars and incisor crowding: when removal is unwarranted



TE Southard
Department of Orthodontics, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City 52242.

Recent evidence indicates that extracting unerupted mandibular third molars neither decreases interdental force measurably nor prevents mandibular incisor crowding. There are valid reasons for extracting third molars. But extraction for the exclusive purpose of relieving interdental pressure and thereby preventing incisor crowding is unwarranted.


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