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Conventional space maintainers, such as the band\u2010and\u2010loop appliance, are effective in preserving arch length but do not restore occlusal function or esthetics.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objectives<\/jats:title>\n This case report describes an easy and practical technique for fabricating esthetic\u2010functional space maintainers without the need for silver or laser soldering during the laboratory phase, eliminates the need for orthodontic wire and without the use of CAD\u2010CAM technology.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Clinical Technique<\/jats:title>\n A 4\u2010year\u2010old child presented with extensive carious destruction, irregular distal root resorption and furcation involvement of the mandibular right first primary molar, for which extraction was indicated. Radiographic evaluation revealed that the permanent successor was at an early stage of development, justifying the need for space maintenance. A fixed esthetic\u2010functional space maintainer was fabricated using the anatomy of the child's own primary tooth as a guide. 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