A Modified Removable Space Maintainer for Compromised Dentition of Children: A Case Series

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Tanya Agarwal
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1843
Volume
13
Issue
6
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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    Abstract

    Despite the attempt in prevention, premature loss of primary teeth remains to be a frequent problem in pediatric dentistry, resulting in disturbance of arch integrity and unfavorably affecting the alignment of permanent successors. Space maintainers (SMs) are distinctive appliances used for maintaining space created due to premature loss of primary teeth. But at times the dentition of children is so compromised that it prevents the use of a conventional SM. Introduced in this article is an innovative modified removable functional SM that offers several benefits over the traditional appliance. It is a straightforward and rapid method to fabricate but also omits band adaptation in uncooperative children and helps restore the functional harmony.

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