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Review
. 2021;14(Suppl 1):S69-S75.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2040.

Digitainers-Digital Space Maintainers: A Review

Kiran Gs Dhanotra  1 , Rupinder Bhatia  1
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Review

Digitainers-Digital Space Maintainers: A Review

Kiran Gs Dhanotra et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021.

Abstract

To summarize the limitations of commonly used space maintainers (SMs) and provide an insight into the field's technological advances to overcome them, this review was conducted. With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, there is always something new to learn while also redefining the current fads. Digital workflow is not a new concept in dentistry, but it has only just begun to be used in pediatric dentistry. The curiosity to explore has led to the development of digital devices as SMs. They appear potential for usage in children because of their impressive advantages of precision, comfort, and a time-saving approach. This workflow helps lessen fear and improve children's cooperation and enthusiasm for dental appointments by cutting down on chairside time and shortening procedures. How to cite this article: Dhanotra KGS, Bhatia R. Digitainers-Digital Space Maintainers: A Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(S-1):S69-S75.

Keywords: 3D printing; CAD/CAM; Digital technology; Pediatric dentistry; Space maintainers.

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Figures

Figs 1A to D
Figs 1A to D
“First case report” by Gaetano Ierardo, Source is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Figs 2A to D
“Second case report” by Gaetano Ierardo, Source is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Figs 3A to D
“Third case report” by Gaetano Ierardo, Source is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Fig. 4
“Intraoral photograph 6 months after placement of appliance.” by HK Soni, Source is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Figs 5A to D
“Digital pattern acquisition, thanks to CAD software and design of the devices” by Gaetano Ierardo, Source is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Figs 6A to D
“(A and B) Metallic three-dimensional-printed space maintainer of titanium-based powdered metal material and (C and D) using a clear photopolymer resin” by Bhaggyashri Pawar, Source is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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