Bonded orthodontic retainers: A review

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 us...

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Published in:American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 1995-08, Vol.108 (2), p.207-213
Main Author: Bearn, David Russell
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate
Composite Resins
Dentistry
Equipment Failure
Humans
Oral Hygiene
Orthodontic Appliance Design
Orthodontic Retainers
Orthodontic Wires
Technology, Dental
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Summary: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 materials reported for clinical use in construction of bonded orthodontic retainers are reviewed. Recommendations based on the literature are made. This review implicates placement of insufficient resin or use of a resin with inadequate abrasion resistance in the failure of bonded fixed retainers. (A M J O RTHOD D ENTOFAC O RTHOP 1995;108:207-13.)
ISSN:0889-5406
1097-6752
DOI:10.1016/S0889-5406(95)70085-4