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Space Maintainer

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KT Trilink
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A088

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Product Description

Product Overview

Space Maintainer – An orthodontic appliance used to preserve the edentulous space after premature loss of primary teeth in children. It occupies the missing tooth site through a fixed or removable structure, preventing adjacent teeth from tilting, opposing teeth from overerupting, and arch length from shortening, thereby reserving adequate space for the proper eruption of permanent teeth.

Space Maintainer

Preserves the edentulous space

Prevents adjacent teeth from tilting and opposing teeth from overerupting, reserving sufficient space for permanent tooth eruption.

Prevents malocclusion

Avoids dental crowding, shortening of arch length, and occlusal disturbances caused by space loss.

Safe material

Made of medical‑grade stainless steel or cobalt‑chromium alloy, nickel‑free and beryllium‑free, suitable for long‑term wear in children.

Short turnaround time

Fast fabrication after impression taking, minimizing the child's waiting time.

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Product Specifications

Product Name	Space Maintainer
Brand	KT trilink dental
Material	Medical‑grade stainless steel wire / Cobalt‑chromium alloy / Medical‑grade resin
Thickness / Diameter	Wire: 0.8 – 1.2 mm / Band: custom‑sized based on tooth dimension
Retention Type	Fixed: cemented to adjacent teeth via bands or crowns / Removable: clasp‑retained
Color	Metallic
Fabrication	Hand bending / Casting

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Clinical Workflow

Clinical examination and assessment

Evaluate whether the edentulous space requires maintenance and assess the health of adjacent teeth.

Impression taking

Take maxillary and mandibular impressions, and record the occlusal relationship.

Design and fabrication

Select the appropriate type based on the missing tooth position → Fabricate bands or full crowns → Bend or cast the space‑maintaining wire → Solder/assemble → Finish and polish.

Clinical try‑in

Create a wax pattern on the abutment, or design the crown morphology in CAD software.

Cementation

Cement with glass ionomer or resin cement.

Regular follow‑up

Recall every 3–6 months to monitor permanent tooth eruption and remove the appliance in a timely manner.

Indications

·Premature loss of primary molars (before adjacent teeth have erupted)

·Premature loss of primary anterior teeth

·Preventive treatment for insufficient space for permanent tooth eruption

·Multiple primary teeth lost prematurely, requiring arch length maintenance

·Space management in early orthodontic treatment for children

·Space preservation for impacted or ectopically erupting permanent teeth

FAQ

How long does a space maintainer need to be worn?

It is typically worn until the permanent tooth is about to erupt or has erupted to its normal position. The exact duration varies by individual, generally ranging from 6 months to 2 years.

Does a space maintainer affect a child's eating?

What care is needed after a space maintainer is placed?

What should be done after the space maintainer is removed?

How to choose between a fixed and a removable space maintainer?