IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9356
Online ISSN: 2581-9364
CODEN : IIJOCV
IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research (IJODR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the more...Review Article
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Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2024
Article Page : 78-82
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2024.015
Abstract
After orthodontic treatment completion, teeth have natural tendency to return to their original position, leading to loss of treatment goals achieved during orthodontic treatment. It is mainly due to stretch of periodontal fibres. So there is need to maintain teeth position into new corrected place. This can be achieved by using certain appliances, called as retainers. Retainers can be either removable or fixed. Removable retainers are those appliances which can be easily removed and placed by patients, and thus helping in complete cleaning of teeth and patient can wear retainer on part time basis. Fixed retainers are fixed to teeth. This article will discuss about various types of retainers used after completion of orthodontic treatment to prevent relapse.
Keywords: Retainers, Retention, Retainer wire, Hawley retainer
How to cite : Kaur S, Soni S, Singla N, Sethi O, Kaur S, Orthodontic retainers - An overview. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2024;10(2):78-82
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