Distribution of space loss after premature extraction of primary molars.
More than 10% of a low caries-risk population exhibited premature extraction of at least one primary molar. Space loss was greater in the region of second primary molars, while space maintainers significantly reduced space loss. Due to the complexity and variation of space loss, decision making on space maintainers should be individualized.
Authors
- Mohammad Alkilzy
- Roger Basner
- Ahmad Al Masri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0020-1518)
- Christian H. Splieth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3623-0222)
- Julian Schmoeckel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2436-3001)
- Mohamed Eissa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8302-2405)
- M Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6081-4216)
- Karl-Friedrich Krey
- Naglaa Zeitoun
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-07-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3290/j.qi.b6375062
- Primary Topic
- dental development and anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00