
Type SM110
Ideal Lingual Arch
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Bands on first molars
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.036 wire contacting the lingual of teeth

Type SM120
Ideal Lingual Arch with Omega Loops
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Bands on first molars
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.036 wire contacting the lingual of teeth
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Adjustment loops

Type SM130
Step Down Lingual Arch
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Bands on first molars
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.036 wire contacting the lingual of the incisors
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Wire stepped down to allow eruption of posterior teeth

Type SM140
Step Down Lingual Arch with Adjustment Loops
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Bands on 1st molars
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.036 wire contacting the lingual of the incisors
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Wire stepped down to allow eruption of posterior teeth
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Adjustment loops

Type SM210
Transpalatal Arch
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Bands on 1st molars
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.036 TPA wire 1-2mm off palate
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Adjustment loop at the center of the palate

Type SM220
Nance Holding Arch
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Bands on 1st molars
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.036 Nance holding wire
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Mini acrylic plate

Type SM230
Transpalatal Nance
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Bands on first molars
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.036 TPA wire 1-2mm off palate
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.036 Nance wire extension
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Mini acrylic plate

Type SM310
Band and Loop Space Maintainer
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Band one tooth
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Space maintaining loop bent to apposing tooth to hold space

Type SM320
Distal Shoe
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Band one tooth
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Distal Shoe subgingival to apposing unerupted tooth

Type SM330
Space Regainer
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Band with buccal and lingual tubes
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Space maintaining loop bent to apposing tooth through tubes
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Spring added to space maintainer

Type SM340
Halterman Appliance
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Band
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Halterman hook distal of the impacted tooth
Space Maintenance
Tooth decay, trauma from a fall, or other accidental injury are common causes of early tooth loss in children. A space maintaining appliance can prevent a serious malocclusion in the permanent dentition, and help maintain normal speech, function, and esthetics. For adults, proper space management is important during active orthodontic and restorative treatment.
