Functional Lingual Arch with Hinge-type Lockable Dentulous Component

Paul Chalakkal; Amanda N Ferreira; Godwin C Da Costa; Meena A Aras

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1455

Functional Lingual Arch with Hinge-type Lockable Dentulous Component

Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2017 Jul-Sep;10(3):302-308. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1455. Epub 2017 Feb 27.

Authors

Paul Chalakkal¹, Amanda N Ferreira², Godwin C Da Costa³, Meena A Aras⁴

Affiliations

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, India.
² Postgraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, India.
³ Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, India.
⁴ Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, India.

Abstract

The conventional lingual arch is a nonfunctional fixed space maintainer used in the mandibular arch to maintain arch length by the prevention of mesial movement of the permanent first molars. This study highlights a functional lingual arch with a hinge-type lockable dentulous component that incorporates molar tubes, with various advantages over the conventional lingual arch.

How to cite this article: Chalakkal P, Ferreira AN, Da Costa GC, Aras MA. Functional Lingual Arch with Hinge-type Lockable Dentulous Component. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(3):302-308.

Keywords: Functional; Hinge; Lingual arch; Molar tube; Sticker..

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Case Reports