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Orthodontic Retention : Why When and How?

From Volume 30, Issue 8, October 2003 | Pages 446-452

Authors

M. McNally

BDS, FDS RCS(Eng.), MOrth

Specialist Registrar, Orthodontic Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN.

Articles by M. McNally

M. Mullin

BDS, MFDS RCS

Specialist Registrar, Orthodontic Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN.

Articles by M. Mullin

A. Dhopatkar

BDS, MSc, FDS RCS, MOrth RCS

Lecturer, Orthodontic Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN.

Articles by A. Dhopatkar

W.P. Rock

Reader and Honorary Consultant, Orthodontic Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN.

Articles by W.P. Rock

Abstract

Retention is normally required after active orthodontic tooth movement to hold the teeth in their new positions. This article reviews the principles of orthodontic retention and describes common retention regimes and appliances.

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