title: Band and loop space maintainer--made easy.
abstract: Space maintainers have been used 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. This paper highlights the construction of a new technique of fabrication of band and loop space maintainer. The advantages of this new Direct technique or Single sitting technique over the conventional technique are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai University.
authors.forename: U A
authors.initials: UA
authors.lastname: Nayak
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Loius
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sajeev
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Peter
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014080:Tooth Exfoliation