The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effect of lower lingual holding arch space maintainer versus removable partial denture space maintainer on some salivary parameters (salivary flow rate, pH, viscosity and buffering capacity).
Age range
7 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Assessment of salivary flow of un-stimulated saliva
Timeframe: before delivery of appliance, after 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Assessment of salivary flow of stimulated saliva
Timeframe: before delivery of appliance, after 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Assessment of Salivary pH
Timeframe: before delivery of appliance, after 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Assessment of viscosity of saliva
Timeframe: before delivery of appliance, after 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Assessment of buffering capacity
Timeframe: before delivery of appliance, after 1 month, 3 months, 6 months