Lingual arch appliance fabrication in the dental office
Ferdianakis, K.; Laskou, M.; Spyrou, L.
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 22(4): 277-280
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 1053-4628 PMID: 9796495 Document Number: 485278
Lingual arch is a mandibular fixed bilateral space maintaining appliance. It prevents the first permanent molar from drifting forward and preserves the available space, especially the leeway space in mixed dentition cases. The purpose of the present article is to present a simplified way of lingual arch appliance fabrication in the dental office, which will result in effective space maintenance and time savings for both the patient and the dentist.