A Custom Modified Band And Loop Space Maintainer-A Case Report

The occlusion in primary dentition is of prime importance as it plays an indispensable role in the development and stability of the permanent dentition. The early loss of primary teeth can result in decreased arch length, permanent teeth malocclusion, difficulty in speech and mastication. Space maintainers helps in preserving the space created by premature loss of primary teeth. Spacemaintainers fabricated necessitate certain clinical requirement. Conventional space maintainer is not appropriate in all clinical scenarios as the later varies. Through this article we are presenting a case report of an 8 year old boy with a modification of band and loop space maintainer customized to the existing clinical scenario.