TPA
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A lingual arch space maintainer or TPA is a dental appliance that is placed around the molars to prevent them from moving forward and blocking the space for permanent teeth that are yet to come in. This device is used in cases where baby teeth have been lost prematurely or when the lower teeth are slightly crowded. By keeping the molars in place, the lingual arch helps to maintain proper spacing and alignment of the teeth.
- Requires minimal effort to keep in good condition
- Made with high-quality materials that ensure its long-lasting use
- Fixed appliance
- Taking Impressions for Orthodontic Appliancs (Tradtional)
Hard Occlusal Splint
An Occlusal Splint is a type of mouth guard that is used to help manage the symptoms of teeth grinding, pain, and dysfunction related to their bite or temporomandibular joints (TMJ) disorders
Cast Space Maintainer
Cast Space Maintainers are dental appliances that are used to keep the space open in the mouth when a primary molar has been lost early due to injury or illness.
Lingual Arch Space Maintainer
The Lingual Arch Space Maintainer is a dental appliance that is placed around the molars to prevent them from moving forward and blocking the space for permanent teeth that are yet to come in.
Nance Appliance
The Nance Appliance is designed to keep upper molars from turning or shifting forward after the removal of teeth or during orthodontic treatment.
ARC Aligners – Clear Aligners
Now available exclusively from Russellville Dental Lab, ARC Aligners present a new, cost-effective solution for Clear Aligners for your patients with no upfront costs, no contracts, and no complications. ARC Aligners can help treat all of the same indications that you're used [...]
This product is primarily manufactured by an RDL Validated Outsource Provider but may also be manufactured internally by RDL staff.
This product is Quality Controlled and Inspected by Certified Quality Inspectors at RDL.
Possible Complications
- The wire of this retainer is more visible because it sits in the front
- The plastic plate may be uncomfortable to wear
- Wearing this retainer may make it difficult to speak clearly
- The bulkier size of the appliance may cause irritation in the lips, gums, or tongue
- Must be cleaned regularly
- Patient adherence to schedule is imperative
- The removable nature of the appliance means it may be prone to breaking, getting lost, or being damaged.
Related Science
Hichens, L., Rowland, H., Williams, A., Hollinghurst, S., Ewings, P., Clark, S., Ireland, A., & Sandy, J. (2007, August 1). Cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction: Hawley and vacuum-formed retainers. OUP Academic. Retrieved December 27, 2022, from https://academic.oup.com/ejo/article/29/4/372/394220
Mai W;He J;Meng H;Jiang Y;Huang C;Li M;Yuan K;Kang N; “Comparison of Vacuum-Formed and Hawley Retainers: A Systematic Review.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24880842/.
Comparison of Vacuum-Formed and Hawley Retainers: A Systematic Review … https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK242545/.