Steelman R, Holmes D, Byron M, Cupp D
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown 26506.
J Clin Pediatr Dent. 1991 Summer;15(4):249-50.
Premature loss of the primary mandibular cuspid has been considered rare. When this occurs, however, space maintenance should be considered to prevent distal drifting of the lateral incisor. The purpose of this case report was to document traumatic avulsion of the mandibular right lateral and cuspid. A lingual arch appliance with a spur was fabricated to maintain space and prevent movement of the mandibular incisors. Sequelae of premature loss of primary teeth is presented.
下颌乳尖牙过早缺失一直被认为较为罕见。然而，当这种情况发生时，应考虑进行间隙保持，以防止侧切牙向远中移位。本病例报告的目的是记录下颌右侧侧切牙和尖牙的外伤性脱位。制作了一个带支托的舌弓矫治器来保持间隙并防止下颌切牙移动。文中还介绍了乳牙过早缺失的后遗症。
