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Permanent second molar extraction
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Am. J. Orthod.
Letters to editor
their dictatorial influence impede the potential progress of the specialty. The importance of functional jaw orthopedic treatment will not be dismissed with disparaging remarks in educational meetings and in professional publications. Now is the time to reevaluate old thinking and objectively pursue new thinking. When European and American treatment methods are selectively combined, results are achievable that surpass either school individually. In the changing pattern of world orthodontics, the specialist must be in command of the most varied methods of treatment. It is no longer appropriate to be a Frankel man, or a Begg man, or an edgewise man. In New Vistas in Orthodontics,’ Nord replied to a colleague who introduced himself as an edgewise man, “I prefer to take the edge off and be a wise man.” It is the author’s sincere hope that there will be a synthesis of European and American orthodontic philosophies, and each orthodontist will pass the crossroad to new vistas in orthodontics. James M. Broadbent, Provo, Utah
D.D.S., MS.
1985;87:27-38.
27.
Wilson HE. The extraction of second molars as a therapeutic measure. Eur Orthod Sot Rep 1966:141-4. Wilson HE. Extraction of second permanent molars in orthodontic treatment. Orthodontist 1971;3: 18-24. Wilson HE. Long-term observation on the extraction of second permanent molars. Tram Eur Orthod Sot 1974:215-21. Huggins DG, McBride DG. The eruption of lower third molars following the loss of lower second molars: a longitudinal cephalometric study. Br J Orthod 1978;5:13-20. Lehman R. A consideration of the advantages of second molar extractions in orthodontics. Eur J Orthod 1979;1:119-24. Gaumond G. Second molar germectomy and third molar eruption (11 cases). Angle Orthod 1985;55:77-88. Ahlin JH. Extraction for treatment of malocclusion in the pedodontic patient. J Pedod 1982;7:50-62. Bishara SE, Burkey PS. Second molar extractions: a review. AM
28.
Liddle DW. Second molar extraction in orthodontic treatment.
20. 21. 22. 23.
24. 25. 26.
ORTHOD 1984;86:449-69.
11. McNeil RW. Severe mandibular retrognathism: orthodontic versus surgical orthodontic treatment. AM J ORTHOD 1977;72: 176-82.
12. Graber TM, Neumann B. Removable orthodontic appliances. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company, 1984. 13. Graber TM, Rakosi T, Petrovic AG. Dentofacial orthopedics with functional appliances. St. Louis: The CV Mosby Company, 1985. 14. Thompson JR. Abnormal function of the temporomandibular joints and related musculature: orthodontic implications. Angle Orthod 1986;56: 143-63. 15. Gittleman R, Belkin H. Dental negligence. Trial: Assoc Trial Lawyers Am 1986;22:40-4.
Orthop. July 1981
16. Bucklin LH. Second molar replacements-taking it to court. Part 2. The defense lawyer’s viewpoint. Funct Orthod 1986;3: 36-41. 17. Broadbent JM. Second molar removal, third molar replacement. Funct Orthod 1985:37-8. 18 Simons ME, Joondeph DR. Change in overbite: a ten-year postretention study. AM J ORTHOD 1973;64:349-67. 19. Shields TE, et al. Stability and relapse of mandibular anterior alignment: a cephalometric appraisal of first premolar extraction casestreated by traditional edgewise orthodontics. AM J ORTHOD
REFERENCES
1. Johnston LE. New vistas in orthodontics. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1985. 2. Ferguson M. Aquarian conspiracy. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1980. 3. Graber TM. The role of upper second molar extraction in orthodontic treatment. AM J ORTHOD 1955;41:354-61. 4. Peck S, Peck H. Frequency of tooth extraction in orthodontic treatment. AM J ORTHOD 1979;76:491-6. 5. Williams R. The effect of different extraction sites upon incisor retraction. AM J ORTHOD 1976;69:388-410. 6. Dewel BF. On second premolar extraction and the moderate borderline malocclusion. AM J ORTHOD 1978;73:459-60. 7. Holdaway R. The “V.T.O.” (Visualized Treatment Objective) procedure. Houston, Texas: University of Texas Department of Orthodontics, Houston Dental Branch, 1976. 8. Moyers RE, et al. Differential diagnosis of Class II malocclusions. Part 1. Facial types associated with Class II malocclusions. AM J ORTHOD 1980;78:477-503. 9. McNamara JA. Components of Class II malocclusion in children 8-10 years of age. Angle Orthod 1981;51:177-201. 10. McNamara JA. Method of cephalometric evaluation. AM J
Dentofac.
J ORTHOD 1986;89:415-24. AM J ORTHOD 1977;72:599-616.
Quinn GE. Extraction of four second molars. Angle Orthod 1985;55:58-69. 30. Cavanaugh JJ. Third molar changes following second molar extractions. Angle Orthod 1985;55:70-6. 31. Eirew HL. An orthodontic challenge. Int J Orthod 1976;14: 21-5. 32. Stack BC. Orthodontic treatment methods. Parts I and II. Funct Orthod 1984;l:l l-22, 22-33. 29.
Permanent second molar extraction To the Editor:
I wish to thank you and your staff for publishing the guest editorial by Andrew Haas (AM J ORTHOD DENTOFAC ORTHOP 1986;90:361-3) concerning permanent second molar extraction. The very worse transfer cases I have been receiving in my office are the second molar extraction cases. Consistently, instead of moving the first molars distally, the anterior teeth are moved mesially and the third molars are in a position that is completely unacceptable, even after 4 years of orthodontic treatment. Again, thank you for publishing this editorial. Laurel E. Brown, D.M.D., Portland. Ore.
P.C.
Am. J. Orthod.
Letters to editor
their dictatorial influence impede the potential progress of the specialty. The importance of functional jaw orthopedic treatment will not be dismissed with disparaging remarks in educational meetings and in professional publications. Now is the time to reevaluate old thinking and objectively pursue new thinking. When European and American treatment methods are selectively combined, results are achievable that surpass either school individually. In the changing pattern of world orthodontics, the specialist must be in command of the most varied methods of treatment. It is no longer appropriate to be a Frankel man, or a Begg man, or an edgewise man. In New Vistas in Orthodontics,’ Nord replied to a colleague who introduced himself as an edgewise man, “I prefer to take the edge off and be a wise man.” It is the author’s sincere hope that there will be a synthesis of European and American orthodontic philosophies, and each orthodontist will pass the crossroad to new vistas in orthodontics. James M. Broadbent, Provo, Utah
D.D.S., MS.
1985;87:27-38.
27.
Wilson HE. The extraction of second molars as a therapeutic measure. Eur Orthod Sot Rep 1966:141-4. Wilson HE. Extraction of second permanent molars in orthodontic treatment. Orthodontist 1971;3: 18-24. Wilson HE. Long-term observation on the extraction of second permanent molars. Tram Eur Orthod Sot 1974:215-21. Huggins DG, McBride DG. The eruption of lower third molars following the loss of lower second molars: a longitudinal cephalometric study. Br J Orthod 1978;5:13-20. Lehman R. A consideration of the advantages of second molar extractions in orthodontics. Eur J Orthod 1979;1:119-24. Gaumond G. Second molar germectomy and third molar eruption (11 cases). Angle Orthod 1985;55:77-88. Ahlin JH. Extraction for treatment of malocclusion in the pedodontic patient. J Pedod 1982;7:50-62. Bishara SE, Burkey PS. Second molar extractions: a review. AM
28.
Liddle DW. Second molar extraction in orthodontic treatment.
20. 21. 22. 23.
24. 25. 26.
ORTHOD 1984;86:449-69.
11. McNeil RW. Severe mandibular retrognathism: orthodontic versus surgical orthodontic treatment. AM J ORTHOD 1977;72: 176-82.
12. Graber TM, Neumann B. Removable orthodontic appliances. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company, 1984. 13. Graber TM, Rakosi T, Petrovic AG. Dentofacial orthopedics with functional appliances. St. Louis: The CV Mosby Company, 1985. 14. Thompson JR. Abnormal function of the temporomandibular joints and related musculature: orthodontic implications. Angle Orthod 1986;56: 143-63. 15. Gittleman R, Belkin H. Dental negligence. Trial: Assoc Trial Lawyers Am 1986;22:40-4.
Orthop. July 1981
16. Bucklin LH. Second molar replacements-taking it to court. Part 2. The defense lawyer’s viewpoint. Funct Orthod 1986;3: 36-41. 17. Broadbent JM. Second molar removal, third molar replacement. Funct Orthod 1985:37-8. 18 Simons ME, Joondeph DR. Change in overbite: a ten-year postretention study. AM J ORTHOD 1973;64:349-67. 19. Shields TE, et al. Stability and relapse of mandibular anterior alignment: a cephalometric appraisal of first premolar extraction casestreated by traditional edgewise orthodontics. AM J ORTHOD
REFERENCES
1. Johnston LE. New vistas in orthodontics. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1985. 2. Ferguson M. Aquarian conspiracy. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1980. 3. Graber TM. The role of upper second molar extraction in orthodontic treatment. AM J ORTHOD 1955;41:354-61. 4. Peck S, Peck H. Frequency of tooth extraction in orthodontic treatment. AM J ORTHOD 1979;76:491-6. 5. Williams R. The effect of different extraction sites upon incisor retraction. AM J ORTHOD 1976;69:388-410. 6. Dewel BF. On second premolar extraction and the moderate borderline malocclusion. AM J ORTHOD 1978;73:459-60. 7. Holdaway R. The “V.T.O.” (Visualized Treatment Objective) procedure. Houston, Texas: University of Texas Department of Orthodontics, Houston Dental Branch, 1976. 8. Moyers RE, et al. Differential diagnosis of Class II malocclusions. Part 1. Facial types associated with Class II malocclusions. AM J ORTHOD 1980;78:477-503. 9. McNamara JA. Components of Class II malocclusion in children 8-10 years of age. Angle Orthod 1981;51:177-201. 10. McNamara JA. Method of cephalometric evaluation. AM J
Dentofac.
J ORTHOD 1986;89:415-24. AM J ORTHOD 1977;72:599-616.
Quinn GE. Extraction of four second molars. Angle Orthod 1985;55:58-69. 30. Cavanaugh JJ. Third molar changes following second molar extractions. Angle Orthod 1985;55:70-6. 31. Eirew HL. An orthodontic challenge. Int J Orthod 1976;14: 21-5. 32. Stack BC. Orthodontic treatment methods. Parts I and II. Funct Orthod 1984;l:l l-22, 22-33. 29.
Permanent second molar extraction To the Editor:
I wish to thank you and your staff for publishing the guest editorial by Andrew Haas (AM J ORTHOD DENTOFAC ORTHOP 1986;90:361-3) concerning permanent second molar extraction. The very worse transfer cases I have been receiving in my office are the second molar extraction cases. Consistently, instead of moving the first molars distally, the anterior teeth are moved mesially and the third molars are in a position that is completely unacceptable, even after 4 years of orthodontic treatment. Again, thank you for publishing this editorial. Laurel E. Brown, D.M.D., Portland. Ore.
P.C.