Why Use Space Maintainers?

The premature loss of a primary molar has been found to be a major factor in tooth misalignment when the space is not maintained prior to the eruption of the permanent tooth. Adjacent teeth will attempt to “close the gap” which will hinder the eruption of the permanent tooth and cause misalignment of adjacent teeth. The use of a space maintainer will keep the space open during the pre-eruption period.

Chairside fabricated devices developed

   The Unitek Corporation offered the Gerber Space Maintainer system in the 1960's. Developed by Dr. Warren Gerber, this system provided the first chairside fabrication of space maintainers available. The rights to this system was purchased by DENOVO Dental Inc. in the 1980's. The simple chairside procedure takes approximately 20-25 minutes to complete (experienced users can cut this time to 10-15 minutes). All the components necessary to fabricate the appliance chairside are included in the DENOVO Space Maintainer kit except for band cement (glass ionomer or other luting agent is used for this purpose).

Your Benefits

   This system will benefit your practice in many ways. The cost savings compared to lab-fabricated devices is enormous. Based on 2005 prices, your practice will save over $50.00 per appliance when compared to lab fabricated devices. 

   Because the DENOVO Space Maintainer appliance can be fabricated chairside, there is no return visit for your patient. This eliminates the problems of tooth drift between visits and no-shows by your patient.
The average insurance reimbursement for this procedure is over $200 - in just three applications you have paid for your introductory kit.
   The Introductory Band Kit comes with 52 Space Maintainer bands, 52 wires, and the Tube Crimping Plier. Also included are full-color instructions and an instructional DVD which will get you started in using the most-used Space Maintainer system in the world.