Mitchell: An Introduction to Orthodontics 3e 
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Chapter 08
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Bishara, S. E. (1999). Third molars: a dilemma: Or is it? American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 115, 628-33. [PubMed 10358244] [DOI: 10.1016/S0889-5406%2899%2970287-8]
Harradine, N. W. T., Pearson, M. H., and Toth, B. (1998). The effect of extraction of third molars on late lower incisor crowding: A randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Orthodontics, 25, 117-22. [PubMed 9668994] [DOI: 10.1093/ortho%2F25.2.117]
This excellent study is essential reading.Little, R. M., Reidel, R. A., and Artun, J. (1981). An evaluation of changes in mandibular anterior alignment from 10-20 years postretention. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 93, 423-8. [DOI: 10.1016/0889-5406%2888%2990102-3]
Classic paper. The authors found that lower labial segment crowding tends to increase even following extractions and appliance therapy.Kokich, K. (2001). Managing orthodontic-restorative treatment for the adolescent patient. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (Chapter 25). Needham Press, Michigan.
Polder, B. J., Van't Hof, M. A., Van der Linden, F. P. G. M., and Kuijpers-Jagtman, A. M. (2004). A meta-analysis of the prevalence of dental agenesis of permanent teeth. Community Dentistry, Oral Epidemiology, 32, 217-26.
Richardson, M. E. (1989). The role of the third molar in the cause of late lower arch crowding: a review. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 95, 79-83. [PubMed 2642642] [DOI: 10.1016/0889-5406%2889%2990139-X]
The evidence in support of the theory that the presence of a third molar is one of the aetiological factors in late lower incisor crowding is reviewed in this paper.Robertsson, S. and Mohlin, B. (2000). The congenitally missing upper lateral incisor. A retrospective study of orthodontic space closure versus restorative treatment. European Journal of Orthodontics, 22, 697-710. [PubMed 11212605] [DOI: 10.1093/ejo%2F22.6.697]
This interesting study concluded that space closure produced outcomes that were well accepted by patients, not detrimental to TMJ function and better for the periodontium compared with prosthetic replacement.Shashua, D. and Artun, J. (1999). Relapse after orthodontic correction of maxillary median diastema: a follow-up evaluation of consecutive cases. The Angle Orthodontist, 69, 257-63. [PubMed 10371432]
Vasir, N. S. and Robinson, R. J. (1991). The mandibular third molar and late crowding of the mandibular incisors - a review. British Journal of Orthodontics, 18, 59-66. [PubMed 2025624]
An unbiased review of the literature regarding the role of third molars in late lower incisor crowding. The authors conclude that the wisdom tooth has a small, but variable, effect.Zacchrisson, B. U., Stenvok, A., and Haanaes, H. R. (2004). Management of missing maxillary anterior teeth with emphasis on autotransplantation. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 126, 284-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2004.06.007]
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