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An Innovative Space Regainer "Banded Helical Retractor" in Space Management: A Case Report
Shanthala B Mallikarjun1, Bobby Wilson1, Soumya Joppan1
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Karnataka, India.
Summary
The innovative banded helical retractor effectively regained space lost due to premature tooth loss in a pediatric patient. This space regainer proved efficient in uprighting molars within a short six-week period.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Premature loss of primary teeth can cause mesial shifting of permanent molars, necessitating space regainers.
- Conventional space regainers have limitations, leading to the development of innovative designs.
- The banded helical retractor is a novel device designed to address these limitations.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old patient experienced premature loss of the second deciduous molar after the eruption of the first permanent molar.
- This space loss was managed using an innovative space regainer: the banded helical retractor.
- The device was applied to regain the lost space caused by early exfoliation.
Findings:
- The banded helical retractor effectively regained the lost dental arch space.
- Significant uprighting of the molars was observed during the follow-up period.
- The space regain was achieved within a short duration of six weeks.
Implications:
- The banded helical retractor demonstrates efficacy as a space regainer in pediatric dental cases.
- This innovative device offers a potentially faster and more effective solution for managing space loss.
- Further research into the long-term outcomes and broader applications of this space regainer is warranted.
