Space Maintainers

Indications:

• Bilateral loss of primary teeth in the mandibular arch during transitional dentition.
• Maintenance of arch perimeter and incisor positions.
• Contraindicated in primary dentition.

• Indicated for loss of multiple primary teeth (bilaterally) in the maxillary arch.
• Acrylic button provides increased stability. Appliance prevents tipping and rotation movt of molars.
• Acrylic button may cause difficulty in maintaining hygiene in the rugae area.

Indications:

• Loss of multiple teeth bilaterally (anterior and/or posterior)
• In the absence of abutment teeth.

The acrylic resin or modified Hawley space maintainers restore esthetic, function and prevent super-eruption of opposing teeth.