Space Maintainers

If a primary tooth is lost too early adult teeth can erupt into the empty space instead of where they should be.

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Space maintainers can be a band or a temporary crown attached to one side of the open space with a loop or bar contacting the tooth on the other side of the space. Recurved finger spring u l. Space maintainer crown 2nd primary lower right 1 ea 1067503 denovo s8906 241 this product is made in the u s a.

A fixed space maintainer is fixed i e held to a tooth or to more than one tooth. Your child may need one if he or she loses a baby tooth prematurely before the permanent tooth is ready to erupt. When more adult teeth are ready to come into the mouth there may not be enough room for them because of the lost space.

Unilateral space maintainers are fixed to one side of the mouth and bilateral space maintainers are fixed to both sides of the mouth. Fixation usually is done by cementing the space maintenance appliance in place. Space maintainers help hold space for permanent teeth.

This item is considered a special order product additional fees will apply. Direct bond fixed retainer. Your child may have a space maintainer for years since some permanent teeth don t emerge until your child is 14 years old.