Application of orthodontic fixed device in restoring teeth space in children.

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 I 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]