Retention and Relapse IN ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPAEDICS.DE
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
30.04.2026
Verlag
LAP LAMBERT Academic PublishingSeitenzahl
104
Maße (L/B/H)
22/15/0.7 cm
Gewicht
173 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-620-9-85334-0
Retention in orthodontics is the phase following active treatment where appliances are used to maintain teeth in their corrected positions. It is essential because periodontal fibers, occlusal forces, and continued growth can cause teeth to drift back. Relapse refers to this tendency of teeth to return toward their original alignment, undermining treatment results. Fixed retainers, such as bonded wires, and removable retainers, like Hawley or Essix appliances, are commonly employed to prevent relapse. The duration of retention varies, but in many cases lifelong retention is recommended to ensure stability. Relapse can occur due to biological factors like tissue elasticity, mechanical issues such as occlusal interferences, or poor patient compliance with retainer use. Patient education and cooperation are therefore critical to success. Ultimately, retention is not a temporary phase but a permanent component of orthodontic care, designed to safeguard the long-term outcomes of treatment.
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