Originally Posted by dentdoc10

As far as my research goes on this topic, this is what i understood - the curve of spee will become shallow when a segment of mandibulat molar teeth over erupts.
this wasnt given in one simple sentence like this. i gathered this from reading a lot of explainations from different resources.
and also every where i searched, there was always a sentence saying - the curve of spee is important for orthodontists in their Rx plan.[/QUOTE

Curve of spee flattens with eruption of molars.... helps in correction of increased overbite....