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Fabrication Of The Single Appointment Preformed Space Maintainer
Appliance Construction: Fabrication
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The photograph demonstrates how the crimping is accomplished using the crimping pliers to crush the tube and wire together. Please note that some clinicians also solder one arm of the preformed appliance to obtain a stronger attachment of the tube and wire. This additional safety measure makes it more unlikely that the preformed appliance will come apart in the mouth and present a swallowing danger.

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