2009 AAO Meeting (Boston) Skeletal Changes Associated With Early Treatment

Various research studies has been used to assess the effect of "Extraction Treatment" on skeletal changes to the facial profiles and overall "looks". McNamara (AJO 1985), Panchez (AJO 1985), Bacetti (AJO 2000), and Faltin (AL 2003) reported that "Extraction Treatment" protocols are not effective or even recommended for achieving skeletal changes. Additionally, extraction therapy does not cause any negative effects to the facial profile, and therefore, the unsubstantiated belief of altered profile changes was proven to be false.