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Removable orthodontic retainers: practical considerations

British Dental Journal, 2021
This article provides an overview of removable orthodontic retainers, discussing their history and the different types available, and compares the two most popular removable retainers. Practical information on consent and the clinical steps involved in the provision of removable retainers, as well as suggested wear and care instructions, are also ...
Esma J, Dogramaci, Simon J, Littlewood
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Bonded orthodontic retainers

Orthodontic Update, 2013
Bonded orthodontic retainers have gained in popularity during recent years to maintain tooth positions upon completion of active tooth movement. This article aims to give an overview of the use of bonded retainers, discuss the different techniques for placement and review the different types of bonded retainers that are available. Clinical Relevance:
Amish Patel, Farhad B Naini, Daljit Gill
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First Aid for Orthodontic Retainers

Dental Update, 2010
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.
Anji, Patel, Jonathan, Sandler
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Acid etch bonded cast orthodontic retainers

American Journal of Orthodontics, 1979
We have described a technique which involves the use of a cast orthodontic retaining appliance bonded by the acid etch technique and composite resin for semipermanent retention. The technique provides an alternative form of treatment which offers some unique advantages over previous retentive techniques.
J W, Reinhardt, G E, Denehy, K C, Chan
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Bonded orthodontic retainers: A review

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 1995
Recent reports have suggested that long-term retention may be required to prevent posttreatment changes. The bonded orthodontic retainer constructed from composite and multistrand orthodontic wire provides an esthetic and efficient system for maintained retention. The development, indications for use, and clinical techniques are described. The range of
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Orthodontic bonded retainers.

Journal of the Irish Dental Association, 2005
Retention is usually necessary following orthodontic treatment to overcome the elastic recoil of the periodontal supporting fibres and to allow remodelling of the alveolar bone. The degree of change is variable and largely unpredictable. Bonded lingual retainers have been shown to be an effective means of retaining aligned anterior teeth in the post ...
Jonathan, Butler, Paul, Dowling
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Bonded orthodontic retainers: The wire-composite interface

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 1997
The bonded orthodontic retainer constructed from multistrand wire and composite is an efficient esthetic retainer, which can be maintained long-term. Clinical failures of bonded orthodontic retainers, most commonly at the wire/composite interface, have been reported. This in vitro investigation aimed to evaluate selected multistrand wires and composite
Bearn, David R.   +3 more
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Incorporating retained deciduous teeth in orthodontic therapy

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2001
While patients with hypodontia of the permanent dentition constitute a relatively small portion of the general population, a significant percentage of these patients will require orthodontic therapy. This is a case report in which the family opted to maintain the retained deciduous teeth rather than seek combined orthodontic-prosthodontic treatment.
C R, Kenworthy, B E, Larson
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Orthodontic Bonded Retainers: a Narrative Review

Dental Update, 2020
Indefinite retention is now considered essential to prevent relapse after orthodontic treatment. Compliance with removable retainer wear is suboptimal and appears to decline with time post-treatment. As a result, use of bonded retainers may become more commonplace in the future.
Maurice J Meade, Declan T Millett
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