[Application of orthodontic fixed device in restoring teeth space in children].
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effect of orthodontic fixed device in restoring teeth space in children.


METHODS
Brackets with archwire and open coil spring were used to restore teeth space loss in 8 cases.


RESULTS
In all 8 cases, 6 cases achieved success, 1 case had improvement and 1 case had failure. Within these cases, the fastest restoring time was 2 months and the slowest restoring time was 7 months.


CONCLUSIONS
It is an ideal method to restore teeth space with orthodontic fixed device. It is a simple, fast and economic for early orthodontic treatment. Due to the fewer cases, further study is needed.
Department of Preventive & Pediatric Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology. Shanghai 200011, China.E-mail:wangsun9h@sina.com.
Sun
S
Wang
Hui-zhen
HZ
Cao
D002648:Child; D003817:Dentition; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances