September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Choosing the Right Extraction Pattern: First Premolars vs. Second Premolars

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This review analyzes impacts of premolar extractions on malocclusion and anchorage loss, indicating varied outcomes for orthodontic treatment.

Both first and second premolar extraction patterns significantly affect treatment outcomes and anchorage loss.
Extraction pattern choice can influence crowding, lip position, and third molar eruption during orthodontic treatment.
Understanding the clinical implications of each extraction type is critical in personalizing orthodontic care and improving aesthetics.
Further longitudinal studies are needed to enhance clinical guidelines for choosing the most suitable extraction pattern.

Khalil et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This review analyzes impacts of premolar extractions on malocclusion and anchorage loss, indicating varied outcomes for orthodontic treatment.