Removable space maintainers and Splints
by mheo soriano
Removable space maintainers
The Removable space maintainers has the ame purpose as fixed space maintainers. Most of which were made with an acrylic base that fits over the jaw, and may have plastic material in them or wire branches between specific teeth to keep the space between them open.
Jaw repositioning appliances
Jaw Repositioning Appliances, are more popularly known as splints. These devices are worn on either the top or lower jaw, and help to train the jaw to close in a more favorable position. They may be used for people with temporomandibular joint disorders