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Retention in Orthodontics

Retention in Orthodontics

Ninan Sam, Adarsh

Paperback

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 6208419840
ISBN13: 9786208419844
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Jul 31 2025
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Retention and relapse are critical phases in orthodontic treatment. After active treatment, teeth naturally tend to return to their original positions due to factors such as the elastic recoil of periodontal fibers, growth changes, and muscular pressures. Retention involves maintaining the corrected tooth positions using fixed or removable retainers until the surrounding tissues stabilize. Without proper retention, relapse may occur, potentially compromising the results achieved over months or even years of treatment. The stability of outcomes depends on several factors, including the severity of the original malocclusion, patient compliance, and age. In many cases-especially those involving rotations, spacing, or significant skeletal discrepancies-long-term or even lifelong retention may be necessary to preserve treatment results.

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