Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite Resin Versus Band-and-Loop Space Maintainers in Children: A Split-Mouth Clinical Study
This split-mouth randomized clinical study aims to compare the clinical performance of glass fiber-reinforced composite resin (GFRCR) space maintainers with conventional band-and-loop (B\&L) space maintainers following premature loss of primary molars in children. Twenty children aged 5-8 years with bilateral premature loss of comparable primary molars will receive a GFRCR appliance on one side of the dental arch and a conventional B\&L appliance on the contralateral side. Participants will be evaluated at 3, 6, and 9 months for appliance retention, gingival health, dental caries around the abutment teeth, and preservation of the extraction space. The study aims to determine whether GFRCR space maintainers provide clinical performance comparable to conventional B\&L appliances while offering the advantages of improved esthetics and single-visit placement.
Gender: All
Ages: 5 Years - 8 Years
Premature Loss of Primary Teeth
Space Maintenance
Malocclusion