A balancing extraction is a tooth from the opposite side of the same arch, designed to minimise centreline shift. 1.2 Compensate enforced extractions. Compensation means extraction of a tooth from the opposing quadrant to the enforced extraction.

Why are extractions used in orthodontics?

There are many reasons to have a tooth extracted: one reason is in treating a patient for orthodontic care, to achieve straight teeth, a healthy bite, and a beautiful smile. In certain orthodontic cases, dental extractions are sometimes necessary to alleviate crowded teeth and to establish a stable bite.

What is Driftodontics?

Driftodontics is the natural movement of teeth into the extraction space, and often significantly improves alignment and makes future active orthodontic treatment easier and shorter.