A 6-year-old has a space maintainer on the area of the deciduous mandibular left first molar.Which permanent tooth will erupt in the space?
A) First premolar
B) Second premolar
C) First molar
D) Second molar

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Deciduous molars are replaced by permanent premolars.The deciduous mandibular left first molar will be replaced by the permanent mandibular left first premolar.A space maintainer is an excellent device for preserving space in the event of premature loss of a deciduous tooth.

A 6-Year-Old Has a Space Maintainer on the Area of the Deciduous