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July 19, 2025Progress in OrthodonticsOpen Access

The impact of extraction vs. non-extraction orthodontic treatment on the angulation of third molars on panoramic radiographs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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NKNikolaos KazanopoulosIXIoannis XanthakisHVHeleni Vastardis

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Overview

Systematic review and meta-analysis reveals extraction orthodontic treatment significantly improves third molar angulation compared to non-extraction methods.

Key Points

  • Extraction orthodontic treatment significantly improves third molar angulation in mandibular regions (SMD = -0.37; p = 0.004).
  • Nine studies involving 865 participants were analyzed to compare extraction and non-extraction methods.
  • In the maxilla, M3U–PP angle showed notable improvement (MD = -5.79; p = 0.049).
  • Evidence certainty ranged from low to moderate, indicating further research is needed on age’s impact and other variables.

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Kazanopoulos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02c9e6551bb0af8ccf3fhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-025-00573-3
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