Early loss of deciduous teeth – detailed

➤ Early loss of Cs

• If lost prematurely it is often a sign of severe future crowding. It is likely to cause a midline shift.
• Early treatment to balance the extraction or maintain the space to address the midline is warranted.

➤ Early loss of Ds

• Early loss can produce loss of leeway space by mesialisation of posterior teeth and there maybe a midline shift as well. Often premolar crowding will result.
• Intervention for space maintenance, balancing or compensating extractions can be considered.

➤ Early loss of Es

• Early loss will often result in mesialisation of the permanent molars and hence increase risks of premolar/canine crowding and a dental malocclusion.
• There is minimal risks of midline shifting