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DO NOT extract teeth in the lower arch in a growing pt in case surgery is required at a later date. Orthodontic decompensation of the lower arch is more difficult if extractions have been undertaken. Explain why.
Assuming this refers to a growing patient with a skeletal Class III pattern, the concern is that lower arch extractions used for camouflage can move the lower incisors in the opposite direction to that needed for later surgical preparation. Decompensation must then undo that camouflage before the jaws can be correct...
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- Assuming this refers to a growing patient with a skeletal Class III pattern, the concern is that lower arch extractions used for camouflage can move the lower incisors in the opposite direction to that needed for later surgical preparation.
- Decompensation must then undo that camouflage before the jaws can be corrected adequately.[1][8] Existing compensation: In Class III cases, the lower incisors commonly tilt backwards (retrocline), partially masking the underlying jaw discre
- This deliberately increases the reverse overjet, revealing the true discrepancy and allowing the necessary surgical correction.[1][8] Why previous extractions make this harder: Once the spaces have been closed, the anterior teeth must be ad
- The safe amount of movement is also limited by the thin surrounding alveolar bone and periodontal risks.[2][8] Consequence of incomplete decompensation: Residual dental compensation can restrict the amount of jaw correction achievable while
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Assuming this refers to a growing patient with a skeletal Class III pattern, the concern is that lower-arch extractions used for camouflage can move the lower incisors in the opposite direction to that needed for later surgical preparation. Decompensation must then undo that camouflage before the jaws can be corrected adequately.1
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- Existing compensation: In Class III cases, the lower incisors commonly tilt backwards (retrocline), partially masking the underlying jaw discrepancy.
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- Effect of extraction treatment: Closing lower premolar extraction spaces by retracting the anterior teeth can further retract or retrocline the lower incisors, reducing the reverse overjet without correcting the skeletal problem.
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- What surgery requires: Presurgical decompensation usually moves these incisors forwards/uprights them relative to the mandibular bone. This deliberately increases the reverse overjet, revealing the true discrepancy and allowing the necessary surgical correction.
- Why previous extractions make this harder: Once the spaces have been closed, the anterior teeth must be advanced again within a shortened dental arch, potentially requiring space reopening and more complex tooth movement. The safe amount of movement is also limited by the thin surrounding alveolar bone and periodontal risks.
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- Consequence of incomplete decompensation: Residual dental compensation can restrict the amount of jaw correction achievable while maintaining an appropriate postoperative bite.
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The statement is therefore a planning precaution—not a universal ban on lower extractions. Extraction decisions depend on the skeletal pattern, crowding and intended incisor position; extractions may themselves be appropriate in some surgical treatment plans.8
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Assuming this refers to a growing patient with a skeletal Class III pattern, the concern is that lower arch extractions used for camouflage can move the lower incisors in the opposite direction to that needed for later surgical preparation.
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Assuming this refers to a growing patient with a skeletal Class III pattern, the concern is that lower arch extractions used for camouflage can move the lower incisors in the opposite direction to that needed for later surgical preparation. Decompensation must then undo that camouflage before the jaws can be corrected adequately.[1][8] Existing compensation: In Class III cases, the lower incisors commonly tilt backwards (retrocline), partially masking the underlying jaw discre
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This deliberately increases the reverse overjet, revealing the true discrepancy and allowing the necessary surgical correction.[1][8] Why previous extractions make this harder: Once the spaces have been closed, the anterior teeth must be ad
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