Avaliação da extração seriada no tratamento de pacientes com apinhamento na dentadura mista: revisão de literatura

Abstract

The dental crowding is defined as a negative difference between the space located in dental arch and the required space for alignment. Yours causes vary from hereditary aspects to environmental factors, such as the early loss of deciduous teeth. Among the methods indicated to early treatment are the dental abrasions, expansion of dental arches and serial extractions. The serial extractions used as therapeutic procedure in interceptive orthodontics, consists of selective reduction of tooth mass, starting in the early period of mixed dentition. Being necessary adopt a predetermined strategic sequence, in a timely manner, aiming the spontaneous alignment of the remaining permanent teeth and e ensuring the dilution of crowding. The objective of this work is to discuss, through a review of the literature on the most important aspects of this therapeutic method, addressing issues related to the diagnosis, indications and contraindications, initiation of treatment, extraction sequences, besides advantages and disadvantages of the technique. It is concluded that, when well recommended, the application of serial extraction is efficient and beneficial to the patient.