To prevent mesial drift of a permanent first molar, the ideal time to place a distal extension space maintainer is
immediately after extraction of the primary second molar
as soon as the tooth erupts through the gingival tissue.
after the permanent second molar has erupted.
as soon as the extraction site of the primary second molar has completely healed.
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