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The Authors examine the international literature about the relationship between orthodontics and TMJ status. In five articles cited, the TMJ status who had received orthodontic treatment was compared with controls and no major differences was noted.
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Frequent sequela following orthodontic treatment is some degree of root resorption. Much controversy exists concerning its cause and predisposing factors. The purpose of this study was a review of the literature.
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The authors discussed about the extraction or not of the 3 degrees molar either to prevent or correct the dental crowding. They state that, since there is no definitive evidence of the real importance of the 3 degrees molar in creating dental crowding, it is not possible to perform without discrimination 3 degrees molar germectomy nor the extraction for prevention.