Space Regainers in Pediatric Dentistry: A Review

Main Article Content

Authors

Aina Desmarani
Rosada Sintya Dwi
Ulfa Yasmin
Keywords:
Early loss, Fixed space regainers, Primary teeth, Removable space regainers, Space analysis

Abstract

Text size

Introduction: Early loss of primary teeth can cause various problems, especially the loss of space required for permanent teeth eruption that leads to potential malocclusion. Space regainers are appliances that used to regain the space lost in some cases. Purpose: There are different designs of space regainers, depending on the patient’s cases, and this article aims to summarize fixed and removable space regainers in pediatric dentistry. Conclusion: Fixed and removable space regainers have specific designs and advantages suitable for certain cases.