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Space Maintainer

Band & Loop Space Maintainer
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Most commonly used
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Unilateral fixed appliance
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Used in posterior segments

Crown & Loop Space Maintainer
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Stainless steel crown is used as an abutment
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Stronger than band and loop
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Cementation failure or loss are less likely
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Excellent choice if tooth needs a restoration

Lingual Arch Space Maintain
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Bands on first permanent molars
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Should not be placed with primary incisors

Nance Palatal Arch
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Bands on first permanent molars
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It's a simple maxillary lingual arch but does not contact anterior teeth
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It has an acrylic button in the mid palate

Trans Palatal Arch Appliance
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Can be used like a Nance
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Advantage :Lack of acrylic button so less tissue irritation and more cleansable
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Disadvantage :Lack of anterior stop = possible tooth shift
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