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LLHA Band and Loop Complications – When Space Maintainers Cause Shifts and Poor Tx Plans Introduction Dr. Amanda of Straight Smile Solutions highlights a recurring concern from an orthodontic perspective: the routine overuse of space maintainers in pediatric dentistry. While these appliances can be appropriate in very young children after early tooth loss, their continued […]
Are LLHA (Lower Lingual Holding Arches) Dangerous? Do You Need Them If You Pull C’s or D’s? I. Introduction Dr. Amanda from Straight Smile Solutions addresses common myths and the overuse of Lower Lingual Holding Arches (LLHAs). LLHAs are widely used by orthodontists and pediatric dentists for anchorage and space maintenance. While they have valid […]
When Braces Premolar Extraction Cases Need Max Anchorage Have you ever wondered about when your braces premolar extraction cases might need max anchorage? It’s not always easy to determine how much anchorage a braces treatment plan might need, but there are several things you can consider as part of this decision – and we’ve outlined […]
Have you ever wondered why you might want to use space maintainers for mixed dentition cases? There are several possible reasons to use these in your ortho cases, but it’s important to make sure that you’re still giving the patient the proper treatment plan – and these tools may not always be helpful. […]
