Dental Procedure
Space Maintenance, Orthodontic
Dentistry
Overview
Common treatment method used in pediatric dentistry that involves the use of fixed or removable space maintainers in order to keep the space left by a baby tooth safe in the event it is lost early. Space maintainers also help permanent teeth to grow safely.
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Quick facts about Space Maintenance, Orthodontic
- Topic type
- Dental Procedure
- Category
- Dentistry
- MeSH classification
- E06.658.703.675
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.