Space Maintainers
in Kalaburagi
If your child loses a baby tooth early due to decay or injury, a space maintainer keeps the spot open so the permanent tooth can erupt correctly, preventing severe crowding.
What is a Space Maintainer?
Baby teeth act as guides for permanent teeth. When a baby tooth is lost prematurely, adjacent teeth can drift into the empty space, blocking the permanent tooth from coming in.
A space maintainer is a small metal or acrylic appliance custom-made to hold that space open until the adult tooth is ready to erupt.
How Space Maintainers Work — Step by Step
Assessment
X-rays to check the development of the permanent tooth.
Impressions
Taking a mould of the child’s mouth to create the appliance.
Placement
Cementing the maintainer in place.
Removal
Removed once the permanent tooth begins to erupt.
Watch & Learn
A short, expert-backed video to help you understand the treatment.
Source: American Association of Orthodontists.Watch on YouTube
Who Is This Treatment Suitable For?
Children
Who have lost primary teeth early.
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages
- Prevents severe crowding
- Often eliminates the need for complex braces later
Considerations
- Requires extra care when brushing
Treatment Duration
Varies
Stays in place until the adult tooth erupts.
What to Expect
- Takes a few days to get used to
Aftercare Instructions
Avoid sticky candies
Brush thoroughly around the band
Cost of Space Maintainers in India
₹5,000 – ₹10,000
Cost depends on unilateral vs bilateral maintainers.
* Prices are indicative. The actual cost depends on your specific case, treatment duration, and the materials used. Please visit us for a personalised quote.
Why Choose Shwetha Dentistry for Space Maintainers?
Expert paediatric care
Custom fabricated for perfect fit
Frequently Asked Questions About Space Maintainers
Q.Is it painful?
No, placing a space maintainer is painless.
Ready to Get Space Maintainers?
Visit Shwetha Dentistry in Kalaburagi for a personalised consultation with our specialist orthodontist.
Centre 2 — Branch
92, New Jewargi Road, Bhagyavanti Nagar, Santosh Colony, Kalaburagi, Karnataka 585102
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