Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Photos - How to Bend a Band Loop Spacer

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Instrumentation Needed:
Wire cutters
Band adaptor
Band remover
Band seater
3-prong plier
Birdbeak plier
Cast

Cut 2.5” of 0.36 wire

3 Prong pliers for contour

Try on cast for close fit

3 prong for vertical contour

Vertical contour achieved

Check it for fit on the cast

Contour buccal and lingual arms with 3 prong

Space maintainer contact in the middle third of tooth mesial of the space

Mark for “S” bend; contour is about 1 mm above tissue

45 degree bend with birdbeak pliers

45 degree “up” bend

Wire at junction of occlusal and middle third of the band.

Wire should now be contoured to the buccal and lingual contour of the tooth.

Improved buccal contour

Proper contour; horizontal part of wire is at the junction of the middle and occlusal third of the band.

Occlusal view - the appliance may now be soldered