Serial Extraction

Question 1

A clinical procedure that involves
the timed sequence of extractions
of certain primary, and permanent
teeth in mixed dentition.

Answer 1

Serial Extraction

Question 2

The goal of _______ is to influence the permanent first premolars to erupt ahead of
the canines so that they can be extracted and the canines can move
distally into this space

Answer 2

serial extraction

Question 3

The goal of serial extraction is to influence the permanent first premolars to erupt _____of
the canines so that they can be extracted and the canines can move
distally into this space

Answer 3

ahead

Question 4

When is serial extraction best used? 2 things

Answer 4

No skeletal discrepancies
>10 mm space discrepancy per arch

Question 5

As the permanent teeth align without any appliances in place, there is
usually some ______ tipping of the lower incisors, and overbite often
increases during this stage.

Answer 5

lingual

Question 6

As the permanent teeth align without any appliances in place, there is
usually some lingual tipping of the lower incisors, and overbite often
______ during this stage.

Answer 6

increases

Question 7

Which arch has space discrepancies more often that cause the canines to be displaced facially?

Answer 7

Lower arch

Question 8

SInce the space is more of an issue in the lower arch, how do you manage the canine erupting before the premolar?

Answer 8

Extract lower primary first molar when the 4 as 1/2-2/3s of the root developed

Question 9

If the primary first molar is extracted and the canine still erupts first blocking out the first perm premolar, what do you do?

Answer 9

Ennucleation by a surgeon which could leave a bone defect

Question 10

What are the four steps of serial extraction?

Answer 10

Extract C’s
Extract D’s (After 4’s have developed 1/2-2/3 of root)
Extract 4’s