Distal Shoe Space Maintainer

Distal Shoe Space Maintainer. Background Premature loss of a primary second molar may lead to space loss in the dental arch This space loss tends to be more severe in unfavourable malocclusions The distal shoe space maintainer (DSSM) may be beneficial in controlling the path of eruption of an unerupted permanent first molar from the primary into the early mixed dentition.

PDF fileSpace Maintainers “ A space maintainer is an intraoral appliance used to preserve arch length following the premature loss of primary teeth/tooth” This allows the permanent teeth to erupt unhindered into proper alignment and occlusion A space maintainer is recommended after the untimely loss of a primary tooth Failure to maintain space.

Modified distal shoe appliance for premature loss of

PDF filecriteria of a distal shoe space maintainer as defined by Baroni et al and Qudeimat et al is the successful guidance of the unerupted permanent tooth in the arch with no problems associated with the appliance [8] The other factors to be considered include a longrange plan for space.

Space Maintainers: Indications For Space Maintenance

PDF fileSpace Maintainers are passive appliances designed to prevent tooth movement following premature loss of primary teeth so permanent teeth can erupt into proper position Additionally the goal of space maintenance is to prevent loss of arch length width and perimeter by maintaining the relative position of the existing dentition.

Adult & Child Space Maintainers in NW Calgary Cambrian

The Distal Shoe Space Maintainer (DSSM) is indicated in such situation to avoid space loss We sought to assess the efficacy and safety of this appliance Methods/Statistical Analysis We performed a comprehensive search on PUBMED Cochrane libraries LILACS and EMBASE Our primary outcome measure was the effectiveness of space maintenance.