Which is a contraindication for distal shoe space maintainer?

It consists of crown and an intra-alveolar distal extension which guide the eruption of permanent first molar. Such appliance is contraindicated when multiple teeth are lost on the same side, unsatisfactory abutment is present, poor oral hygiene, poor patient and parents’ cooperation [9].

What is a distal shoe space maintainer?

This appliance is called a distal shoe space maintainer or a distal extension space maintainer. It is used to prevent first permanent molars from moving mesially with the premature loss of second primary molars. The example shown is a crown with a distal extension segment soldered to the crown.

When do you remove the band and loop space maintainer?

A dental space maintainer should be removed when the permanent tooth is ready to erupt. Your dentist will know when this is about to happen because he or she will be taking regular x-rays of your child’s mouth after installing the space maintainer.

What is ectopic eruption of teeth?

Ectopic eruption is a disturbance in which the tooth does not follow its usual course. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide a brief review regarding the incidence, etiology, classification and different management techniques used for correcting ectopically erupting permanent first molar.

Who introduced distal shoe space maintainer?

The distal shoe space maintainer, as introduced by Gerber (8) and extended by Croll (9,10) is a valuable part of the pediatric dentist’s armamentarium, because in those cases where the sec- ond primary molar is lost prematurely, it helps guide the first permanent molar into place.

When is a spacer removed?

The spacers stay between the teeth for one to two weeks and move the teeth apart slowly until they are far apart enough so that orthodontists can fit a tooth brace or molar band in between them or fit an expander with metal rings. Spacers are usually used to put spaces in between teeth before braces are established.

How is ectopic eruption treated?

Treatment. Most ectopic teeth can be repositioned using braces, and in some cases the tooth may need to be surgically exposed before braces are fitted.