First Aid for Orthodontic Retainers

From Volume 37, Issue 9, November 2010 | Pages 627-630

Authors

Anjli Patel

BDS, MFDS MSc, MOrth RCS(Edin), FDS Orth RCS(Edin)

Senior House Officer, Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Articles by Anjli Patel

Jonathan Sandler

BDS (Hons), MSc, PhD, MOrth RCS, FDS RCPS

Consultant Orthodontist, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, UK

Articles by Jonathan Sandler

Abstract

The need for long-term retention to prevent post-treatment tooth movement is now widely accepted by orthodontists. This may be achieved with removable retainers or permanent bonded retainers. This article aims to provide simple guidance for the dentist on how to maintain and repair both removable and fixed retainers.

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