A transition space maintainer for the adolescent dentition: a case report.
Premature loss of teeth in posterior segments of the primary, mixed or permanent dentition may lead to space loss in an anterior-posterior dimension. This article illustrates how a simple, aesthetic and effective space maintainer can be used to prevent space loss in the permanent dentition.
Levine
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Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Toronto.
Sigal
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Creighton
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Maeda
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D000293:Adolescent; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000517:prevention & control