Space Maintenance

Tooth decay, trauma from a fall, or other accidental injury are common causes of early tooth loss in children. A space maintaining appliance can prevent a serious malocclusion in the permanent dentition, and help maintain normal speech, function, and esthetics. For adults, proper space management is important during active orthodontic and restorative treatment.

Type SM110
Ideal Lingual Arch

  • Bands on first molars
  • .036 wire contacting lingual teeth of anterior

Specify:

  • Teeth to be banded

Type SM120
Ideal Lingual Arch with Omega Loops

  • Bands on first molars
  • .036 wire contacting lingual teeth of anterior
  • Adjustment loops

Specify:

  • Teeth to be banded

Type SM130
Step Down Lingual Arch

  • Bands on first molars
  • .036 wire contacting lingual teeth of anterior
  • Wire stepped down in the posterior

Specify:

  • Teeth to be banded

Type SM140
Step Down Lingual Arch with Adjustment Loops

  • Bands on first molars
  • .036 wire contacting lingual teeth of anterior
  • Wire stepped down in the posterior with adjustment loops added

Specify:

  • Teeth to be banded

Type SM210
Transpalatal Arch

  • Bands on first molars
  • .036 wire 1mm-2mm off of the palate
  • Adjustment loop at the center of the palate

Type SM220
Nance Holding Arch

  • Bands on first molars
  • .036 wire bent to the anterior part of the palate
  • Acrylic button placed against the palate

Type SM230
Transpalatal Nance

  • Bands on first molars
  • .036 wire 1mm-2mm off of the palate
  • .036 wire bent to the anterior part of the palate from the Transpalatal arch
  • Acrylic button placed against the palate

Type SM310
Band and Loop Space Maintainer

  • Band one tooth
  • Space maintaining loop bent to apposing tooth to hold space

Type SM320
Distal Shoe

  • Band one tooth
  • Distal Shoe subgingival to apposing unerupted tooth

Type SM330
Space Regainer

  • Band one tooth
  • Add tubes buccal and lingual
  • Space maintaining loop bent to apposing tooth to hold space
  • Spring added to space maintainer

Type SM340
Halterman Appliance

  • Band Desired Tooth
  • Bend wire to distal of impacted tooth