Effectiveness of Distal Shoe Space Maintainers for First Permanent Molar Eruption: A Systematic Review
Distal shoe space maintainers are effective in promoting eruption of the first permanent molar with an acceptable complication profile. Their success depends heavily on technical execution and case selection. Further prospective studies with larger cohorts are required to validate optimal procedural parameters.
Authors
- Lidia Galán-López (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7360-2609)
- Esther García Miralles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8864-3702)
- Clara Guinot‐Barona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8841-7975)
- Laura Marqués Martínez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5722-0547)
- Juan Ignacio Aura-Tormos
- Carla Esteve-Ferre
Institutions
- Universitat de València (ES)
- Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Children
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/children12121642
- Primary Topic
- dental development and anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universitat de València
- Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Màrtir