Bonded orthodontic retention: a practical guide.

Br Dent J

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Orthodontics, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 2AD, UK.

Published: June 2021

Bonded retainers may play an important role in reducing unwanted tooth movements following orthodontic treatment, with an open-ended perspective on retention now established. The importance of planning for bonded retention is emphasised, with key principles in minimising failure rates as well as wire and adhesive options discussed. Approaches to preparation of the wire and the teeth, the bonding process, as well as variations in retainer design, and means of preventing problems and undertaking repairs in order to achieve predictable fixed retention in the long term are also outlined.

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