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. 2023 Nov-Dec;16(6):908-910.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2717.

Three-dimensional Printed Esthetic Innovative Space Maintainer for Children with ADHD: Short Communication

Nilesh Rathi  1 , Sunnypriyatham Tirupathi  1 , Sandeep Sawarkar  2
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Three-dimensional Printed Esthetic Innovative Space Maintainer for Children with ADHD: Short Communication

Nilesh Rathi et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2023 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

This current clinical technique describes the case report regarding single-visit fabrication, three-dimensional (3D) printing, and delivery of space maintainers in two children with severe attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

How to cite this article: Rathi N, Tirupathi, Sawarkar S. Three-dimensional Printed Esthetic Innovative Space Maintainer for Children with ADHD: Short Communication. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(6):908-910.

Keywords: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Children; Single visit; Space maintainer; Three-dimensional printing.

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Conflict of interest statement

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Intraoral scanned images
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Digital planning of space maintainer (case 1)
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Digital planning of space maintainer (case 2)
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Three-dimensional (3D) printed space maintainer (case 1)
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Three-dimensional (3D) printed space maintainer (case 2)
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Intraoral delivery of 3D printed space maintainer (case 1)
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Intraoral delivery of 3D printed space maintainer (case 2)
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