Impact of third molars on mandibular relapse in post-orthodontic patients: A meta-analysis

Background/purpose: Whether third molars contribute to or aggravate relapse, particularly in the mandibular dental arch, after orthodontic treatment remains controversial. Orthodontic clinicians vary widely in their practice regarding prophylactic third molar removal after orthodontic treatment. The...

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Main Authors: Hsin-Chung Cheng, Bou-Yue Peng, Hsueh-Yin Hsieh, Ka-Wai Tam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790217301381