Spontaneous eruption of maxillary third molars in the adult patient undergoing orthodontic treatment after first molar extractions

Abstract

Abstract Class II division 1 malocclusions are common, and first permanent molars are frequently compromised teeth. Removal of compromised maxillary first permanent molars with planned orthodontic treatment can result in favorable treatment outcomes.

Keywords

• compromised first permanent molars
• orthodontic treatment
• third molar eruption