top of page

Loose space - regain space - maintain space.

Writer's picture: Dr Changjie GuoDr Changjie Guo

Premature exfoliation or extraction of baby tooth can lead to space loss when adjacent tooth moves forwards. As a result of space loss, the adult tooth growing underneath may remain impacted, or it may come through side way. In such circumstances, a space regainer is required.

space regainers and maintainers

This case shows the premature loss of two second baby molars due to bad tooth decay. Then the first adult molars moved forwards and closed half of the space on the right hand side and almost all the space on the left hand side. Two space regainers were inserted and spaces were regained in 2 months. At the end of this orthodontic treatment, two space maintainers were cemented to keep the spaces until the adult teeth come through.

205 views

Recent Posts

See All

Disclaimer: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Thanks for contacting us! Please call us on 9583 1654 if you have not heard from us within 24 hours in case that you may entre wrong email address.

30 Balcombe Rd, Mentone VIC 3194

Private Parking Available

​

reception@riendental.com.au

​

(03) 9583 1654 

​

Mon – Fri  09:00AM – 17:30PM

Sat   08:30AM – 13:00PM

© 2025 Rien Dental. Created by Dr Changjie Guo

bottom of page