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Extraction of the permanent first molar vs Not applicable (single-group prevalence): Spontaneous space closure
- Population
- Children and adolescents after extraction of a mandibular permanent first molar (before eruption of the second molar)
- Intervention
- Extraction of the permanent first molar
- Comparison
- Not applicable (single-group prevalence)
- Outcome
- Spontaneous space closure
In the maxilla, spontaneous space closure occurred in about 85% of cases (9 studies; prevalence not GRADE-rated).
What each review found
Current versions onlyNo studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 3 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Extraction of the permanent first molar vs None (single-group prevalence) Spontaneous space closure · Children and adolescents (<18 years) after extraction of a permanent first molar before eruption of the permanent… · Until eruption of the permanent second molar (median follow-up 4.0 years), University clinics and hospitals in 8 countries (children/adolescents <18 years), Maxilla In the maxilla, spontaneous space closure occurred in about 85% of cases (9 studies; prevalence not GRADE-rated). Spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars in children and adolescents: a… (2024) All outcomes | Prevalence 85.3 [73.7, 92.3] | 9 studies · 665 participants | GRADE not reported |
Extraction of the permanent first molar vs None (single-group prevalence) Spontaneous space closure · Children and adolescents (<18 years) after extraction of a permanent first molar before eruption of the permanent… · Until eruption of the permanent second molar (median follow-up 4.0 years), University clinics and hospitals in 8 countries (children/adolescents <18 years), Mandible In the mandible, spontaneous space closure occurred in about 48% of cases (11 studies; prevalence not GRADE-rated). Spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars in children and adolescents: a… (2024) All outcomes | Prevalence 48.1 [34.5, 62.0] | 11 studies · 1095 participants | GRADE not reported |
Extraction of the permanent first molar vs None (single-group prevalence) Spontaneous space closure · Children and adolescents (<18 years) after extraction of a permanent first molar before eruption of the permanent… · Until eruption of the permanent second molar (median follow-up 4.0 years), University clinics and hospitals in 8 countries (children/adolescents <18 years), Overall (both jaws) Spontaneous space closure occurred in about 62% of cases overall after permanent first molar extraction (13 studies; prevalence not GRADE-rated). Spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars in children and adolescents: a… (2024) All outcomes | Prevalence 61.6 [50.2, 71.9] | 13 studies · 1787 participants | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 All outcomes | February 2024 | 18 | Not applicable |
How reviews are matched to this question
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