Space maintenance in the primary and early mixed dentition.
Many malocclusions are caused by a loss of arch length subsequent to premature tooth loss. Dental practitioners with a knowledge of several simple but effective types of arch length maintainers, can prevent some developing malocclusions.
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Department of Preventive Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
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D002648:Child; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000150:complications; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous