Extraction of the mandibular permanent first molar vs Not applicable (single-group prevalence)
Rotation of the mandibular second permanent molar · Children and adolescents after extraction of a mandibular permanent first molar (before eruption of the second molar)
After mandibular first molar extraction, the second molar was rotated in about 77% of cases (2 studies; very imprecise; 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) · MandiblePrevalence 76.9 [15.5, 98.4]2 studies · 108 participantsGRADE not reported