Abstract Purpose Space Maintainers have long been used for the management of space
loss in primary and mixed dentition, but there is a need to have an evidence based …

Premature loss of primary teeth can result in a loss of arch length and have a negative effect
on occlusion and alignment, often increasing the need for orthodontic treatment. Use of …

This paper describes different types of space maintainers and the clinical situations where
they may be useful, for example, when primary teeth have been lost prematurely. It serves as …

Premature loss of primary molars often leads to loss of arch circumference in the primary
and mixed dentition. It can lead to malpositioning and even impaction of permanent tooth, if …

Aim This critical appraisal attempts to answer the question: What is the best method of space
maintenance (SM) following premature loss of a primary molar in children under 12 years …

Premature loss of primary molars can cause a number of undesirable consequences
including loss of arch length, insufficient space for erupting premolars and mesial tipping of …

A bstract To summarize the limitations of commonly used space maintainers (SMs) and
provide an insight into the field's technological advances to overcome them, this review was …

′Metal to resin′: A comparative evaluation of conventional b... : Journal of Indian Society of
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry ′Metal to resin′: A comparative evaluation of …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide a comparative evaluation of the survival
times and failure rates of different types of fixed space maintainers (SMs). Methods: A total of …

Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an innovative technology widely used in
dentistry for manufacturing objects of various shapes using different materials. It has gained …