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The extraction of a lower incisor can lead to satisfactory orthodontic results for patients with moderate to severe lower incisor crowding. Invisalign^® is a treatment modality for such treatments, moving teeth with precision and reducing inconvenience for the patient. Three case reports are presented in this article supporting the above statements.

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Extraction treatment incisor extraction Invisalign technique

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Lower Incisor Extraction Treatment with the Invisalign ® Technique: Three Case Reports

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