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Space Maintainers
Protecting the Space That Matters for Your Young Patients

CIT Dental Lab fabricates custom space maintainers for general dentists and pediatric dentists across the Eastern United States who need a reliable appliance solution for young patients who have lost primary teeth prematurely. When a baby tooth is lost too early, adjacent teeth naturally drift into the empty space closing the room needed for the permanent tooth to erupt correctly. A properly designed space maintainer holds that space open, guiding normal permanent tooth eruption and preventing the crowding and alignment problems that premature space loss causes. CIT fabricates all major space maintainer types with precision and free 2-way shipping.

Space Maintainer Types Available at CIT

  • Band and Loop: Single-tooth space maintainer; band on adjacent molar with a loop extending to hold space; the most common pediatric space maintainer design
  • Lingual Arch: Bilateral space maintainer for the lower arch; bands on the first permanent molars with a wire running along the lingual surface of the lower anterior teeth
  • Nance Appliance: Upper arch space maintainer; bands on the upper first molars with a wire connected by an acrylic button resting on the palate
  • Distal Shoe: Used for space maintenance when the second primary molar is lost before the first permanent molar has erupted — requires careful case selection
  • Removable Space Maintainer: For cooperative patients; includes a replacement tooth for esthetics; removable for cleaning

Our Customers

"CIT has become a dependable partner for our practice. Their crown and bridge work consistently demonstrates excellent fit, natural-looking esthetics, and close attention to the details provided in our prescriptions. Just as importantly, their team is responsive and easy to work with whenever a case requires additional planning"
Donaldson DDS
""What stands out about Commander In Teeth is the level of personal service they provide. From submitting digital scans to discussing more complicated restorative cases, communication is always clear and professional. We feel confident knowing that their technicians understand both the clinical and esthetic demands of each case."
B yong, D.M.D.
"We have trusted CIT with a wide range of cases, including implants, removables, and everyday restorative work. The quality is consistent, the team is accessible, and they make a genuine effort to help us achieve the best possible result for every patient. CIT feels less like an outside laboratory and more like an extension of our practice."
Michael Melkers

Frequently Asked Questions

A space maintainer should be placed as soon as possible after premature primary tooth loss — ideally within weeks. The longer the space is left unprotected, the more adjacent teeth drift and the harder it becomes to maintain the full space needed for permanent tooth eruption. Early placement is always more effective than delayed placement.
The space maintainer is typically worn until the permanent tooth begins to erupt into the maintained space. Radiographic monitoring helps determine timing. Most space maintainers are in service for 6 months to 2 years depending on the patient's developmental stage when the primary tooth was lost.
Submit an accurate alginate or PVS impression of the affected arch along with your space maintainer prescription (type, tooth location, design preferences). CIT fabricates the appliance to your specifications and returns it ready for cementation or delivery.
Yes — free 2-way shipping on every CIT appliance case including pediatric space maintainers.

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