Used to maintain molar space
Can be used on the first molar and the second molar
 
Procedure
The steps involved in the fabrication and placement of the band a loop space maintainer are:
 
Band selection and placement
Impression
Model fabrication and lab work
Cementation
 
Appliance Removal
The impending eruption of the permanent tooth for which the space is being maintained is an indication for appliance removal. Impending eruption may be determined using clinical and/or radiographic evidence whereby the occlusal surface of the succedaneous tooth is shown to have reached the alveolar crest. Once the desired eruption of the succedaneous tooth is achieved, the band and loop space maintainer can be removed using the band removing pliers.