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Universal Chairside Space Maintainer FAQs

"Universal" means one band fits both upper and lower arches. Unlike other systems that require separate maxillary and mandibular bands, the NuSmile Universal Chairside Space Maintainer uses a single band for both arches—cutting your inventory in half and simplifying what you need to stock.

NuSmile offers straight loops, curved loops, and distal shoes. All loops feature 1 mm markings for easy and precise trimming. Every loop comes in a single width—there are no wide and narrow size variations to sort through—making chairside selection and inventory management straightforward.

The NuSmile Universal Chairside Space Maintainer can be cemented using most standard dental luting cements, including conventional glass ionomer cements. NuSmile also offers two cement options: NuCem® RMGI+, a resin-modified glass ionomer cement, and BioCem®, a bioactive resin cement. Clinicians can choose the cement that best fits their preferred protocol and clinical needs.

To increase the strength and stability of the Universal Chairside Space Maintainer:

• Crimp and adapt the occlusal margin of the band during placement using crimping pliers and a band pusher.

• Do not over-torque the tubes and wire loop after cementation.

• Use composite to bond the wire loop to the abutment tooth to help prevent movement and torquing of the wire, which could tear the band.

Following these steps can greatly improve long-term clinical stability and retention.

Yes! Call us and mention competitor trade-ins to receive your NuSmile Universal Chairside Space Maintainers at HALF PRICE. Simply send us your old space maintainers within 30 days.

Call us today at (713) 861-0033.