Shanghai Journal of Stomatology ›› 2013, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (5): 567-570.

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Application of orthodontic fixed device in restoring teeth space in children

Wang Sun, CAO Hui-zhen   

  1. 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
  • Received:2013-04-19 Revised:2013-07-15 Online:2013-10-10 Published:2013-10-10

Abstract: PURPOSE: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.

Key words: Space management, Space regaining, First molar distalization

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