About this 3D model

Digital Space Maintainer A space maintainer is an orthodontic appliance that is used to hold a space that is left when a baby tooth falls out or it is removed prematurely. When a baby tooth is lost, and the adult tooth that will replace it is not developed or ready to erupt, the space will need to be held to ensure that the adult tooth has an appropriate place to grow. By placing a space maintainer, you can prevent teeth from shifting or drifting and becoming crowded out, malocclusion (misalignment of teeth), and other orthodontic conditions. Baby teeth may fall out on their own prematurely or be lost due to trauma or caries. Once a baby tooth has been lost or removed, a space maintainer will typically be placed soon after. This appliance will stay in place until the adult tooth is ready to erupt. 3Shape Appliance Designer & KeyShot Pro