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Extremely Crowded
The following are examples of extremely crowded cases. In these cases, the premolars are sacrified to make room for other teeth because they are less important.
Case 1 14-y.o. Asian female
The upper right central incisor and lateral incisor form 2 rows. It would be a fatal mistake to extract either one of these two. It might be the case if the patient has no access to the correct orthodontic treatment. In this case, the 1st premolars are removed. Initial and some progress data are presented in Figs. 1-5.
Fig. 1 Upper right central and lateral incisors, forming double rows -- front view
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Fig. 2 Upper right central and lateral incisors, forming double rows -- occlusal view
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Fig. 3 The upper 1st premolars are sacrified -- occlusal view
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Fig. 4 Problem resolved after 20 months (progress) -- front view
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Fig. 5 Problem resolved after 20 months (progress) -- occlusal view
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16027 Brookhurst St., Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
ph: 714-775-0100
fax: 714-463-2205
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