
Resolving mandibular arch discrepancy through utilization of leeway space
Author(s) -
Matrishva Vyas,
Navin Hantodkar
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.83077
Subject(s) - mandibular arch , arch , space (punctuation) , crowding , dental arch , permanent dentition , dentition , medicine , orthodontics , computer science , psychology , cognitive psychology , engineering , structural engineering , operating system
Space management through utilization of leeway space represents one of the most critical aspects of interceptive orthodontic treatment in mixed dentition based on its potential to prevent crowding in the permanent dentition. Lingual arch is the most frequently used space maintaining device for preserving leeway. Case reports of patients in whom potential space discrepancy in mandibular arch was managed through preservation and utilization of leeway space are presented.