In Australia and New Zealand, mandibular fixed and maxillary vacuum-formed retainers are shown to be the most prevalent combination [6], while a preference for the use of fixed retainers in both arches has been shown in the Netherlands [7].
In light of these findings, the use of fixed retainers to prevent the general eruptive tendency of nonoccluding molars may be effective but should be approached with caution.
The daimyo used his band of retainers (kashindan) to administer his domain.
The second section examined if orthodontists used retention appliances after orthodontic treatment, which types of retainers were typically used for applied treatment, conditions or malocclusions (for patients with anterior open bite, impacted anterior teeth, etc)., and factors influencing their selection of the retainer type.
Prolonged retention may pose increased risk to the periodontium and dental hard tissues; it is therefore important to investigate the implications of the long-term use of fixed and removable retainers on the supporting tissues [3, 9, 10].
The Invisalign system uses a series of retainer-like mouthpieces to shape your teeth.
It may be necessary to evaluate the use of dental appliances (braces, dentures, retainers, etc).
This systematic review found a lack of evidence to endorse the use of one type of orthodontic retainer based on their effect on periodontal health, survival and failure rates, patient-reported outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
There is a lack of high-quality evidence to endorse the use of one type of orthodontic retainer based on their effect on periodontal health, risk of failure, patient-reported outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
The use of a prefabricated, cylindrical, cemented intraradicular retainer increased the time between endodontics and VRF.
