Table 6:

Advantages and disadvantages of preformed band and loop

Advantages  It is useful in uncooperative patients who will not wear removable appliances  The succedaneous teeth are well-guided to their positions  The jaw growth is not hampered  Construction is simple  Affordable Disadvantages  In preformed space maintainers, dislodgement might occur due to the decementation of bands and slippage of the loop  Cervical caries formation might occur under the bands  It might lead to the tipping of the abutment tooth due to undue forces if it is not placed properly  It is nonfunctional in nature  It is a newer method  Less availability of the preformed appliance in the market