Comparative Evaluation of Various Types of Fixed Space Maintainers

Space maintainers are the foundation of interceptive dentistry.Early placement can preventive future orthodontic problems.The book compares and critically evaluates various types of fixed space maintainers in terms of survival rate, presence of caries and gingival health.It also emphasizes on the need of early placement of space maintainer to maintain proper arch length,occlusion and to prevent deleterious oral habits.