title: The use of space maintainers at a UK pediatric dentistry department.
abstract: Space maintainers have been in use in pediatric dentistry for many years. The use of these appliances, however, in terms of indications, contraindications, design, and construction, has gained little attention from researchers. It is clearly essential that when space maintainers are fitted, it is the result of careful planning and appropriate prescriptions.
authors.affiliation: Division of Child Dental Health, University of Leeds, England.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Qudeimat
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Fayle
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002484:Cementation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000254:growth & development; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic / Q000295:instrumentation*