Baby Tooth Extraction Space Maintainer. If a child has lost a baby tooth prematurely and the permanent tooth has not erupted yet then a space maintainer can be used to maintain the space needed for the permanent tooth. Some experience trauma from accidents like tripping or getting hit in the mouth by a ball.
In fact a space maintainer will ensure your childs teeth will develop correctly by keeping a space open until a permanent tooth fully develops. Unfortunately some children lose baby teeth too early. Baby teeth usually stay in place until pushed out by a permanent tooth that takes its place.
If a child has lost a baby tooth prematurely and the permanent tooth has not erupted yet then a space maintainer can be used to maintain the space needed for the permanent tooth.
If your child has several missing baby teeth our paediatric dentists will discuss with you the most suitable type of space maintainer for your childs individual situation. Extractions Space Maintainers Space Maintainer. Space maintainers hold space inside the mouth to allow for uncomplicated or uninhibited eruption of permanent teeth. Although if a tooth must be extracted due to severe decay space maintainers are placed to prevent misalignment or overcrowding as permanent teeth grow in.