Cohort study shows significant changes in bone and root structure after premolar extraction in Class II malocclusion, indicating the need for careful monitoring.
Premolar extraction in orthodontic treatment is associated with significant changes in alveolar bone height, thickness, root resorption, and tooth volume, particularly in the anterior maxillary region.
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