Mandibular pendex spring appliance for use in mixed dentition

Aldo Giancotti; Paola Radico; Raffaella Docimo

doi:10.17796/jcpd.28.2.2p0630474w187w12

Mandibular pendex spring appliance for use in mixed dentition

J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2004 Winter;28(2):95-8. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.28.2.2p0630474w187w12.

Authors

Aldo Giancotti¹, Paola Radico, Raffaella Docimo

Affiliation

¹ University of Rome Tor Vergata, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Roma, Department of Orthodontics, Italy. giancott@uniroma2.it

PMID: 14969364
DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.28.2.2p0630474w187w12

Abstract

Loss of space in the mandibular arch is a common occurrence due to several different causes such as caries, trauma or iatrogenic damage. This paper describes a new TMA spring used in mixed dentition for space regaining in the mandibular arch. A clinical report is presented and the advantages of the method are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Cephalometry
Child
Dental Arch / pathology
Dentition, Mixed
Humans
Male
Mandible
Mesial Movement of Teeth / therapy*
Orthodontic Appliance Design
Orthodontic Appliances*
Space Maintenance, Orthodontic
Tooth Movement Techniques / instrumentation*