Effects of Prefabricated Versus Conventional Band and Loop Space Maintainers on Wound Healing, Plaque Accumulation, and Gingival Health of the Abutment Tooth: A Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial
Prefabricated band and loop space maintainers offer a practical and efficient solution for space maintenance and represent a promising alternative to conventional designs.
Authors
- Vilas Takate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1816-920X)
- Dimple Padawe
- Kalyani Barve
Institutions
- Government Dental College and Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80308
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.79