Vertical skeletal dimension and dentoalveolar changes in extraction versus non-extraction orthodontic treatment in class I malocclusion: a non-randomized clinical trial

Key Points

• Patients undergoing extraction orthodontic treatment showed notable changes in vertical skeletal dimension, indicating differing outcomes based on the type of treatment.
• Dentoalveolar changes were assessed in a non-randomized clinical trial comparing two orthodontic approaches for class I malocclusion.
• Analysis of 40 patients revealed that extraction treatment resulted in greater alteration in skeletal dimensions compared to non-extraction approaches.
• Results suggest the necessity of individualized treatment planning in orthodontics to optimize skeletal and dental outcomes.