Space Maintainers in Paediatric Dentistry: From basic to innovative
Keywords:
Space maintainer; Preventive Orthodontics; Space management; Mixed dentition
Abstract
The premature loss of primary teeth is a typical concern in paediatric dentistry, resulting in arch integrity disturbance. Interceptive orthodontic can prevent or lessen the severity of a growing malocclusion, the complexity of orthodontic therapy, overall treatment time, and expense. The most secure strategy to prevent future malocclusion due to tooth loss is to use an effective and long-lasting space maintainer. The focus of this article is to describe the numerous shifting trends in the application of space maintenance, as well as their benefits and drawbacks.
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Published
2025-06-24
How to Cite
Tripathy, S., Bhatnagar, P., & Kohli, A. (2025). Space Maintainers in Paediatric Dentistry: From basic to innovative. UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.21276/ujds.2025.v11.i2.22
Section
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
