Their main objective is to prevent the neighbouring teeth from shifting or tipping into the vacant space left by a missing tooth that’s why the maintainer is attached to one side of the empty space left by a lost tooth. The dentist will soon remove the space maintainer when the child’s permanent teeth start erupting.
Children’s Dentistry
Space Maintainers
The purpose of a space maintainer is to help your child’s permanent teeth grow straight. Space maintainers are custom-made using acrylic or metal material.
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