Role of molar in anterior proclination of teeth – A retrospective study

Conclusion 1) Molar position in maxillae is affected by various factors and its position has an effect on Anterior proclination with 0.4% decrease in interincisal angle for every unit increase in molar position which is statistically significant. 2) Anterior occlusion is dependent on posterior occlusion,hence a stable posterior occlusion is a requisite for stability of occlusion. 3) Since the Anterior occlusion varies with Posterior occlusion other modalities of treatment like distalization of molars and TAD's to decrease anchor loss can be an alternative/addition to extraction protocol respectively.
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research