Second molar at Nolla developmental stage 6-7 at extraction vs Second molar at later Nolla stages at extraction
Spontaneous space closure · Children and adolescents after extraction of a mandibular permanent first molar (before eruption of the second molar)
One study found mandibular Nolla stage 6-7 associated with better space closure (OR 55.1; single study; not GRADE-rated).
1 finding from 1 review
- Spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars in children and adolescents: a systematic review… 2024 All outcomesUntil eruption of the permanent second molar (median follow-up 4.0 years) · University clinics and hospitals in 8 countries (children/adolescents <18 years) · MandibleOR 55.1 [3.0, at least 100.0]1 studyGRADE not reported