title: Space management required after unsuccessful root canal therapy of a mandibular second primary molar: case report.
abstract: Root canal therapy for primary molars is not always successful. This report illustrates that the consequences of treatment can be significant in terms of patient discomfort, loss of arch circumference, expense to the parent, the amount of time needed to accomplish the clinical objective, and the commitment to long term follow-up care.
authors.affiliation: University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Gellin
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Spedding
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous