Space maintainer an invaluable device ingeniously guarding
children's tooth gaps ensuring proper tooth development.
Product Description:
A space maintainer is a crucial dental appliance designed to
preserve the space left by a lost or extracted primary (baby)
tooth. Typically crafted from durable materials such as stainless
steel, plastic, or acrylic, space maintainers come in various
forms, including fixed and removable versions, tailored to the
specific needs of the patient. The device is custom-made to fit
comfortably within the patient’s mouth and is usually fitted by a
dental professional.
Function:
- Space Preservation: The primary function of a space maintainer is to prevent adjacent
teeth from drifting into the vacant space, which could potentially
lead to misalignment of the emerging permanent teeth. By
maintaining the appropriate gap, it ensures that the space remains
open for the proper eruption of permanent teeth.
- Facilitates Eruption: It plays a critical role in guiding the permanent teeth into their
correct positions as they come in, thus reducing the likelihood of
misalignment and overcrowding in the future.
- Improves Occlusion: By maintaining proper spacing, it helps to preserve the natural
alignment of the dental arch, which contributes to a balanced bite
and overall dental health.
Application: Space maintainers are primarily used in pediatric and adolescent
dentistry. They are especially valuable when a primary tooth is
lost prematurely due to decay, trauma, or extraction. By ensuring
that the space remains available for the permanent tooth, space
maintainers help prevent complex orthodontic issues and reduce the
need for more extensive corrective treatments later on. Regular
follow-up with a dental professional is essential to monitor the
appliance and make adjustments as needed to accommodate the growth
and development of the patient’s dental structures.
Aomeide dental lab offers a variety of orthodontic appliances. We
have fixed orthodontic appliances, such as brackets and wires,
which are firmly attached to the teeth to correct misalignments.
There are also removable orthodontic appliances, which can be taken
out for cleaning and are more convenient for some patients. In
addition, we also provide functional orthodontic appliances that
help correct jaw growth and bite problems.
