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Orthodontic Retainers—A Critical Review by Ioannis Lyros; Ioannis A. Tsolakis; Michael P. Maroulakos; Eleni Fora; Theodoros Lykogeorgos; Maria Dalampira; Apostolos I. Tsolakis is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.

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The achievement of aesthetic, functional occlusion should not mark the end of the orthodontic intervention. To prevent relapse, retention needs advance planning, and may vary in duration. This review aims to present and comment on the available means of retention. The ever-popular, passive Hawley-like removable appliances are credible in maintaining the desired occlusion. Modifications are the removable appliance Wrap Around, having the labial archwire extending to the premolars; the translucent retainer, Astics, a unique aesthetic Hawley-type device; and the reinforced removable retainer, which features a metallic grid reinforcing the acrylic base. Vacuum-formed retainers are easy to fabricate and are readily prescribed. By contrast, fixed retainers are made of orthodontic wire and composite resin bonded on the lingual or palatal surfaces of the anterior teeth. Patient-related variables need evaluation to select the appropriate retainer, while patients ought to realize the importance of retention and comply with offered guidance. Overall, the orthodontist is responsible for keeping the patient informed on the properties and the duration of retention, even before starting active or

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Author

Ioannis Lyros; Ioannis A. Tsolakis; Michael P. Maroulakos; Eleni Fora; Theodoros Lykogeorgos; Maria Dalampira; Apostolos I. Tsolakis

Publisher

MDPI AG

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)