Abstract
vs nonextraction of premolars for orthodontic treatment: a scoping review examining the extent, range, and characteristics of the literature. ecause the modern era of orthodontic treatment began at the beginning of the 20th century, orthodontists have debated whether malocclusion can or should be treated with or without the extraction of permanent teeth, particularly premolars. 1, 2 Over a century later, the debate continues without much sign or expectation that the issue will be resolved soon. We believe now is a good time to examine the literature, review the findings and propose a way forward for research in this area. Scoping reviews have several purposes, but they are particularly useful in examining the size, variety and characteristics of evidence in the literature, summarizing the findings and helping plan future research. 3 A scoping review is undertaken using similar methods to a systematic review, but the intent is not to critically appraise the literatureindetailandprovideananswertoaspecificquestion. This scoping review aimed to examine study reports published in the scientific literature comparing orthodontic treatment undertaken with and without the extraction of premolar teeth. The specific objectives were to (1) quantify the extent of the scientific literature, (2) outline the main areas of primary outcomes reported, (3) summarize the study methods, and (4) propose a way forward.
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