Facial Profile Changes with Extraction of Four First Premolars

E Sankari; B. Ragavendra

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Facial Profile Changes with Extraction of Four First Premolars

Volume 8, (october Spl Edition)

E Sankari¹, B. Ragavendra²

¹Department of orthodontics, Tagore Dental College And Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai ²Post Graduate, Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bpj/740

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ABSTRACT:

The objective is to know about the facial profile changes after the extraction of first four premolars through various studies. A well-balanced and harmonious soft-tissue profile is an important consideration in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Extraction of premolar teeth is often necessary to achieve treatment goals. This often changes the soft-tissue profile which can be enhancing, or in some instances, detrimental

KEYWORDS:

Facial; Profile; Changes; Extraction; Four; First; Premolars