What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus ...

Baby teeth are the first set of teeth you grow. They’re also known as deciduous, temporary, or primary teeth. Teeth begin coming in around 6 to 10 months old. All 20 baby teeth tend to be fully grown ...

Background The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to determine the sequelae of early extraction of compromised first permanent molars (FPMs) with regard to the skeletal and ...