Space Maintainer
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Professionals always present: Paediatric Dentist + Dedicated assistant.
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Pain during the procedure, thanks to the gentle local anaesthesia.
“The space maintainer is like a silent guardian: it protects the right place so that the child's permanent smile can grow free of obstacles.”
Dra. Ana Mimoso
Space maintainer treatment
The space maintainer is a device used when a child prematurely loses a baby tooth. It is usually supported by the tooth adjacent to the lost one.
Its function is to preserve the necessary space until the eruption of the permanent tooth, to avoid misalignments, malocclusion and more complex orthodontic treatments in the future.
Space Maintainer at GSC Dental Clinic
At Gambelas Smile Clinic, the placement of this device is carried out by paediatric dentists who follow every step closely.
The process is simple, comfortable and painless, supported by modern technologies such as the intraoral scanner, which allow greater precision.
This treatment is not only a functional measure: it is also a preventive way of caring for the child's smile and reducing complications
We combine clinical rigour, innovation and continuous follow-up so that every growing smile maintains its natural harmony.
How the Space Maintainer treatment works
Moulding or intraoral scanner
Impression, or through an intraoral scanner, of the child's arch.
Space maintainer placement
Comfortable placement of the fixed appliance.
Bite check
Confirmation that the child chews normally after placement.
Final guidelines
Explanations to the caregiver about daily cleaning and care.
Our dental medical team
At Gambelas Smile Clinic Dental Clinic, the paediatric dental medicine team combines technical knowledge and clinical sensitivity
We explain the role of the space maintainer to the child and parents, clearly and calmly, building trust and facilitating adaptation to the device.
The goal is to preserve health and aesthetics naturally.
Dra. Cecília Miranda
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 8401)
Dra. Cecília Miranda has a postgraduate degree in paediatric dentistry and functional jaw orthopaedics. She has vast experience in performing treatments under sedation and general anaesthesia.
Dra. Ana Mimoso
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 11250)
Dra. Ana Mimoso is a specialist in paediatric dentistry by the Portuguese Dental Association. Experienced in monitoring children and adolescents, with an approach adjusted to each stage.
Dra. Filipa Fernandes
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 15248)
Dra. Filipa Fernandes graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto. At Gambelas Smile Clinic, she dedicates herself exclusively to paediatric dentistry.
Applied innovation
Digital radiology
Immediate and safe diagnosis, with minimal exposure.
Intraoral scanner
Comfortable digital recording and without traditional moulds.
Conscious sedation
Used in anxious children, ensuring tranquillity.
Post-treatment recommendations for parents
Hygiene
Maintain good oral hygiene, reinforcing brushing around the space maintainer.
Diet
Avoid sticky or very hard foods that could damage or detach the appliance.
Appointments
Schedule regular reviews to monitor the adaptation of the device.
Guidance
Explain to the child that within a few days their mouth will get used to the space maintainer.
Care
Explain to the child the importance of not touching the space maintainer with their fingers.
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Symptoms treated with Space Maintainer
Tooth that wobbles and falls out early
Early loss can reduce the space available for permanent teeth and favour misalignments.
Tooth extracted prematurely
Early extraction can alter tooth eruption, reduce space in the arch and affect chewing.
Difficult eruption of permanent teeth
When eruption is difficult, discomfort, dental retention and lack of space in the arch can occur.
Misaligned developing teeth
It can make oral hygiene difficult, influence the bite and affect jaw development.