OTA, Caroline Miki et al. Aesthetic-functional fixed appliance as treatment of premature loss of primary anterior teeth. Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent. []. 2014, 68, 4, pp. 307-311. ISSN 0004-5276.

The premature loss of primary teeth can cause damage to occlusion and other undesirable aesthetic-functional sequelaes. In such cases, as important as the rehabilitation of the patient, is the accurate choice of space maintenance appliance. This work is a case report in which a child of three years old showed premature loss of deciduous incisors and a aesthetic-functional fixed appliance was installed. In an initial follow-up of 4 months, the mother reported good acceptance on the adjustment and cleaning of the device. The clinical visits of proservation of the case will be scheduled monthly until the eruption of the permanent incisors.

: oral hygiene; dentistry; dental service; hospital.