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Space Maintainer

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Component
Not applicable
Measure Concept
Space maintainer following premature primary tooth extraction
Descriptions
Percentage of children with a posterior primary tooth premature extraction that have subsequently had a space maintainer placed Numerator: Number of children with a posterior primary tooth premature extraction that have subsequently had a space maintainer placed Denominator: Number of children with a posterior primary tooth premature extraction
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Data Source
Measure Identification
DQA Practice Based Measures Environmental Scan (2015); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Stage of Development/Use
Measure Endorsement