Space changes after losing lower baby molars early
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at what happens to the space in a child's mouth when a lower first baby molar is lost early due to decay. It uses a digital scan to measure changes, which could help decide if a space maintainer is needed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 5.5 years old.
- One lower first baby molar needs to be pulled because of bad decay or damage.
- The other lower first baby molar on the opposite side is healthy and has no cavities between teeth.
- The lower permanent first molars have not come in yet.
- Your child still has their baby canine and second baby molars.
- You have not placed a space maintainer, or you cannot have one made.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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