COMPARISON OF SOFT TISSUE CHANGES IN EXTRACTION VERSUS NON EXTRACTION ORTHODONTIC CASES

Dr. Mudasir Khan, Dr. Nazia Lone and Dr. Ifzah Usman*

ABSTRACT

The extraction versus non-extraction controversy is the oldest as well as the most enduring controversy and still remains a topic of debate in the field of orthodontics. Facial appearance of an individual governs the decision to extract teeth as a part of orthodontic treatment.[1] Angle (1907) was the pioneer to describe normal occlusion and classify malocclusion. He was influenced by the biologic concept of his time, emphasizing the perfectibility of man, therefore extraction of teeth for orthodontic purposes seemed inappropriate, because man was thought to be inherently capable of having a perfect dentition; thus extraction of teeth was rare in the early 20th century. However after occlusion was found to be much stable in a few cases that were previously treated without extraction, the extraction controversy started and still continues.[2] This study was undertaken to assess the changes in soft tissues after orthodontic treatment in patients treated with and without extraction.

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