Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthodontic Space Maintenance

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Space Maintenance
  • Space Maintenance, Orthodontic
  • Maintenance, Orthodontic Space
  • Maintenance, Space
  • Maintenances, Orthodontic Space
  • Maintenances, Space
  • Orthodontic Space Maintenances
  • Space Maintenances
  • Space Maintenances, Orthodontic

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

note category: dental (mouth & teeth) context only

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72(65)

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  1. E06w.658w.703.675

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthodontic Space Maintenance. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013027. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013027
  2. Orthodontic Space Maintenance. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73490675