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The Space Maintainer is a special appliance recommended to preserve the space when primary (baby) teeth have been extracted or lost prematurely. This appliance prevents the permanent teeth, which are present, from drifting into the space "reserved" for the un-erupted teeth. The appliance is made according to Dr. Brown’s prescription using bands which are carefully fitted on the back molars and special wire contoured to the exact shape of the patient's dental form. It is cemented to the molars and stays in place until the remaining permanent teeth erupt. A second phase of treatment with full braces may be recommended at a later age when all of the permanent teeth are present. Successful early treatment with a Space Maintainer can be beneficial in reducing the severity of a developing orthodontic problem. This creates a better framework for the finishing treatment and a more stable final result. |
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