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Doesextracting 1 bicuspid tooth (premolar) for an overbite cause negative effects?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends: tooth removal generates room to move teeth into orthodontically, but this case needs to be evaluated by a trained clinician to justify the removal

Answered 2/19/2022

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

UnilateralExtraction: Unfortunately, the unilateral extraction of a bicuspid may cause mid-line shift during space closure. Therefore, premolars are normally extracted bilaterally.

Answered 9/7/2015

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Sorry, cannot provide a diagnosis in this forum as cannot do examination, x-rays, space analysis, etc. See a fully qualified Orthodontic Specialist to evaluate extent off your malocclusion and appropriate treatment options. Initial Orthodontic Examination is usually complimentary.

Answered 2/21/2022

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