Space Maintainers
If a tooth is extracted or removed for some unfortunate reasons prior to its time of exfoliation, it leaves a gap there which could affect the function or esthetics for the child. The space here is restored or maintained using space maintainers. Primary (baby) teeth are important for holding space for the un-erupted permanent tooth. When a primary molar tooth is lost prematurely, the neighboring teeth may tip or drift into the space, leaving little or no space for the permanent tooth to erupt. There are several different types of space maintainers, and they are custom made to fit your child’s mouth.
