Law Clarice S
Sections of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, USA.
J Calif Dent Assoc. 2013 Aug;41(8):612-8.
Premature loss of primary teeth can result in a loss of arch length and have a negative effect on occlusion and alignment, often increasing the need for orthodontic treatment. Use of space maintainers can reduce the severity of problems such as crowding, ectopic eruption, tooth impaction and poor molar relationship. This article presents a review of the consequences of premature tooth loss and discusses the appliances commonly used for space maintenance.
乳牙过早脱落会导致牙弓长度丧失，并对咬合和牙齿排列产生负面影响，常常增加正畸治疗的需求。使用间隙保持器可以减轻诸如牙齿拥挤、异位萌出、牙齿阻生和磨牙关系不良等问题的严重程度。本文综述了乳牙过早脱落的后果，并讨论了常用于间隙保持的矫治器。
