The primary teeth fulfill several functions, one of them is to save and maintain the space that corresponds to the permanent tooth until its exfoliation.
The premature loss of primary teeth puts the correct position and occlusion of the permanent teeth at risk. Preventive orthodontics makes use of space maintainers to prevent unwanted tooth movements.
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We share a complete study and review on the importance, indications, types and effectiveness of space maintainers in pediatric dentistry.
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What is the role of space maintainers? Types of maintainers
What is the role of space maintainers? Types of maintainers
(2021). The Use of Space Maintainer in Pediatric Dentistry: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 8(2), 1532-1545.
[Nayara Silva de Oliveira Morais1, Fabiana Barbosa Faustino1, Talysson Silva de Oliveira Morais, Elias NaimKassis, F谩bio Pereira Linhares de Castro, Andreia Borges Scriboni, Simone Andreia Gubolin, Leandro Moreira Tempest and Idiberto Jos茅 Zotarelli Filho. (2016); DENTAL SPACE MAINTAINERS: A BRIEF REVIEW. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Oct). 2086-2092] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
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