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Spacer

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.
Dr. Charles Lockhart
Dr. Charles Lockhartreviewed this
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