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What is the definition or description of: spacer?
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Dental definition: A spacer in dentistry can be any orthodontic device to hold space formed by early loss of a baby tooth so that permanent tooth has a place to come in. They are usually removed when the permanent tooth appears.
Answered 10/4/2016
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