“…14,15 The development of orthopedic treatments, 16,17 twophase interventions, 18,19 interproximal reduction, 20,21 and concerns with temporomandibular disorders [22][23][24] also had an influence in the decrease of tooth extraction. Complexity of orthodontic mechanics, 25 prolonged treatment time, 26 space reopening 27 and an increased degree of external root resorption 28 were also previous concerns in extraction cases.…”