What is the purpose of space maintainers in children’s dentistry?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

They keep space open for a permanent tooth to emerge in cases where baby teeth are lost prematurely.

They keep space open for a permanent tooth to emerge in cases where baby teeth are lost prematurely.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.