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The dewdrop retainrer clip – for easy placement of fixed lingual retainers

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Author Details : Mithal H Patel*, DS Poorya Naik

Volume : 10, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 70-72

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2024.013

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Abstract

In Orthodontics, retention period is the most important phase of orthodontic treatment. Malocclusions requiring permanent retention for stability often need fixed lingual bonded retainers for holding the teeth in position. It has several advantages such not being visible and requires no patient cooperation during the retention phase. This article presents a simpler and innovative method of stabilizing the lingual retainer wire during bonding procedure by just holding it with prefabricated Dewdrop retainer holding clip.

Keywords: Retention phase, Lingual Bonded Retainer, Retainer Holding Clip

How to cite : Patel M H, Naik D P, The dewdrop retainrer clip – for easy placement of fixed lingual retainers. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2024;10(1):70-72

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