Extraction of mandibular first molar in an 8 year old child is known as:
Correct Answer: Wilkinson's extraction
Description: Wilkinson Extraction
Wilkinson advocated extraction of all the four first permanent molars between the age of 8 ½ & 9 years.
The basis of it is the fact that first molars are highly susceptible to caries.
The other benefits of extracting first molars at an early age are:
To avoid third molar impactions by providing additional space for their eruption.
To reduce crowding in the arch.
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