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European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry
Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry 5/2013

01-10-2013 | Case Report

Optimal fit of chairside-fabricated distal shoe space maintainer

Authors: M. R. Nouri, D. B. Kennedy

Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry | Issue 5/2013

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Abstract

Background

Premature loss of a primary second molar may lead to space loss in the dental arch. This space loss tends to be more severe in unfavourable malocclusions. The distal shoe space maintainer (DSSM) may be beneficial in controlling the path of eruption of an unerupted permanent first molar from the primary into the early mixed dentition.

Technique

This article describes the technique for achieving optimal fit of a chairside-fabricated band and DSSM in a single visit by contouring the distal shoe blade, and by extending it to the mesial surface of the permanent first molar.

Follow-up care

Upon the eruption of the permanent first molar DSSM may be modified to a reverse band-and-loop, or replaced by a lingual holding arch.
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Metadata
Title
Optimal fit of chairside-fabricated distal shoe space maintainer
Authors
M. R. Nouri
D. B. Kennedy
Publication date
01-10-2013
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 1818-6300
Electronic ISSN: 1996-9805
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-013-0084-x

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