Manejo odontopediátrico en niños con pérdida prematura de molares temporales.

Abstract

Introduction: Premature loss of temporary molars leads to problems in the dental arch, decreasing the length and affecting the eruption of the permanent pieces giving due to complications such as crowding, prolonged retention of permanent teeth, displacement of adjacent teeth, among others. These alterations increase the need of an orthodontic treatment in the future, making it essential the immediate intervention of the clinical to prevent them from arising. Objective: This study aimed to determine dental management in children with premature loss of temporary molars. Method: This research project corresponds to a qualitative study of systematic reviews of literature with the application of descriptive methods, in search of information, 50 studies were collected, of which 34 research papers were included who had important information related to the subject matter. Results: The results obtained from the information collected determined the high percentage of deciduous pieces lost ahead of time. Conclusion: Space maintainers prevent the loss of the development of the dental arch when there is a premature loss of a deciduous piece; although fixed space maintainers require manufacturing time or laboratory processes, they are effective devices that fulfill their function and are an essential part of the treatment in clinical management.