Early Mandibular First Molar Removal Because of Caries Facilitates Eruption of the Ipsilateral Third Molar

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Changes in Mandibular Third Molar Angle and Position After Unilateral Mandibular First Molar Extraction

Ay S, Agar U, et al.

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2006;129(1):36-41

Level of Evidence

4

Purpose/Question

The authors wished to compare the spontaneous angular and positional changes between the mandibular third molars in patients with asymmetric mandibular first molar extraction.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Retrospective Cohort