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Space Loss and Crowding

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Crowding and spacing within the dental arches is largely under genetic control but is affected by a number of local factors. This chapter describes these local factors, discusses how they can influence the development of the dentition and also describes the interceptive measures available to the orthodontist.

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  1. School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, Lower Maudlin St., Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK

    Anthony J. Ireland, Rebecca John & Jonathan R. Sandy

  2. Guys Hospital, Kings College London Dental Institute, London, SE1 9RT, UK

    Fraser McDonald

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  1. Department of Orthodontics Centre for Craniofacial Development and Regeneration, King’s College London Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom

    Martyn T. Cobourne

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Ireland, A.J., McDonald, F., John, R., Sandy, J.R. (2017). Space Loss and Crowding. In: Cobourne, M. (eds) Orthodontic Management of the Developing Dentition. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54637-7_2

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