Variations in maxillary second molar position of untreated subjects with normal occlusions: A long‐term observational study

Abstract

The evaluation of the position of the maxillary permanent second molars has important clinical implications because these teeth may be responsible for premature contacts and occlusal interferences during function. Second molars may produce working, balancing and protrusive interferences and may hamper the attainment of anterior guidance during function. 1,2 When evaluating the treatment results of candidates for the American Board of Orthodontics, 3 the most common mistakes were