simple and quick technique of fabricating a space maintainer for avulsed primary maxillary incisors

ABSTRACT

Traumatic injuries to primary teeth are very common. A properly designed/ fixed space maintainer not only preserves arch length but also reduces the psychological trauma, speech problems and prevents the development of tongue thrusting habits. As, it is difficult while operating in such young patient's mouth, this article describes a simple technique to quickly fabricate a space maintainer for avulsed primary maxillary incisors