Space Regainer and Space Maintainer

Space regainer treatment is a dental procedure used to help patients regain the space between their teeth that may have been lost due to a variety of reasons, such as tooth loss, tooth decay, or gum disease.

Space regainer treatment involves the use of a custom-made device that is designed to push the remaining teeth apart and create space for missing teeth or teeth that have shifted out of position. This device is usually worn for several months until the desired amount of space has been achieved.

Space regainer treatment is usually not painful, although some patients may experience mild discomfort or soreness during the first few days of treatment.

A space maintainer is a dental appliance that is used to hold the space created by a missing tooth until the permanent tooth is ready to emerge.

Space maintainer treatment is recommended when a child loses a primary (baby) tooth prematurely and is not yet ready for the permanent tooth to emerge. This can help to prevent dental crowding, malocclusion, and other dental issues.

A space maintainer is usually placed by a dentist or orthodontist. The process involves taking an impression of your child’s teeth, and then creating a custom-fitted appliance that is designed to hold the space open for the permanent tooth.

There are different types of space maintainers, including fixed space maintainers, which are attached to the teeth, and removable space maintainers, which can be taken in and out of the mouth.

The length of space maintainer treatment varies depending on the child’s individual dental needs. The dentist or orthodontist will provide an estimate of how long the space maintainer will need to be worn.