Knowledge, Attitude and Clinical Practice of Dentists about Extraction of First Permanent Molars.

Purpose: The extraction of permanent first molar (PFM) teeth with poor prognosis allows the build of a new-and-ideal occlusion with the spontaneous movement of the healthy second and third molars by taking advantage of the patient's development. This study aimed to evaluate dentists' knowledge level about controlled tooth extractions and determine their information needs.

Study Design: The survey, consisting of 9 questions about balance and compensation extractions, was prepared on Google Forms and sent via email to dentists.