Computer-aided design of polyetheretherketone for application to removable pediatric space maintainers

Abstract Background The premature loss of primary teeth is a common problem in pediatric dentistry, resulting in disruption of the arch integrity. Hence, space maintainers (SM) used for maintaining spaces are necessary. However, current methods of making removable space maintainers (RSM) have some l...

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Main Authors: Hui Guo, Yong Wang, Yijiao Zhao, He Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01184-6