DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES OF BAND STABILISATION IN THE IMPRESSION FOR SPACE MAINTAINTERS: CLINICAL AID IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Dr. Balaji Subramaniyan MDS, *Dr. Gurusamy Kayalvizhi MDS, Dr. Sangeetha P. MDS, Dr. Neeraja R. MDS

ABSTRACT

Space maintainers have been used in pediatric dentistry since many years. Orthodontic bands are adapted around the tooth and impression is taken to pour the cast on which the appliance is fabricated. The fitting of these bands at chair side and their indirect transfer to the impression influences the fit and function of the preventive or interceptive orthodontic appliance being fabricated, thus accurate band placement plays an important role. This article describes various techniques of securing bands in the alginate impressions, besides discussing their merits and demerits.

Keywords: bands; impression; techniques, sticky wax, stabilizing, space maintainer, pediatric dentistry.