title: Regaining space in the mixed dentition.
abstract: Space-regaining therapy is an important treatment modality in the management of developing occlusions. Success is dependent on recognition of relationships and forces not seen when attention is focused only on the dental segment containing the lost space. This article has discussed other considerations for determining when to treat, as well as offering suggestions concerning types of appliances useful in treatment. A case was used to demonstrate the diagnostic procedure and appliance design.
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012399:Rotation; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic / Q000295:instrumentation; D014070:Tooth / Q000473:pathology; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation