Space Maintainer Placement

Device placed to hold space for a permanent tooth after premature loss of a baby tooth.

Space Maintainer Placement is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Pediatric Dentistry specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Space Maintainer Placement is typically performed with None or Topical. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Space Maintainer Placement has a documented success rate of 97% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.