SynthesisOdontology2017
Dental arch spatial changes after premature loss of first primary molars: a systematic review of controlled studies.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Extraction of first primary molars and significance of space loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Dental arch spatial changes after premature loss of first primary molars: a systematic review and meta-analysis of split-mouth studies.BMC oral health · 2023Pooled it
- How do clinicians treat irreversibly inflamed and necrotic primary molars? A worldwide survey of decision-making and practice.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Article
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- Comparison of the Management of Carious Primary Molars by a Sample of Undergraduate Students from Three European Countries.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
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- Occlusion development after premature loss of deciduous anterior teeth: preliminary results of a 24-month prospective cohort study.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Three Agents in Pulpotomy Treatment of Permanent Molars with Incomplete Root Development: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Characteristics of Pediatric Dental Treatment Provided under General Anesthesia in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Analysis.International journal of dentistry · 2022Article
- Prevalence of Impacted Teeth in Saudi Patients Attending Dental Clinics in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Radiographic Retrospective Study.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2020Article
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Abstract
Studies investigating dental arch spatial changes following first primary molar premature loss are controversial regarding clinical significance. The purpose of this review was to systematically investigate the relevant literature. Controlled studies investigating changes before and after premature loss of first primary molars were searched in various databases. Split-mouth design studies were considered eligible for inclusion. The risk of bias was judged according to ADA Clinical Practice Guidelines. Only two analyzable split-mouth studies on mandibular first primary molar loss were identified. Space loss in the extraction side was greater at 2, 4, 6 and 8-month follow-ups, reaching a -1.5 mm difference in the final examination (95% Confidence Interval: -2.080 to -0.925; p = 0.000; random effects model). Studies were judged to be at unclear risk of bias. The amount of space decrease after premature loss of first primary molars may have management implications under certain circumstances. Comprehensive assessment of the various characteristics of each patient should precede management decisions in individual cases.
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