If a permanent first molar is lost, the permanent second molar drifts to the______________?
Correct answer: C. Mesial side
- A. Buccal side
- B. Distal side
- C. Mesial side
- D. Lingual side
Explanation
After loss of the permanent first molar, the second molar usually drifts mesially into the vacant space because teeth tend to migrate toward the midline. This movement can also produce tipping and altered occlusal contacts.
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