Retainers in orthodontics: Ref: 82
There are times when after orthodontic treatment, it is necessary to place a containment to prevent teeth from moving.
necessary to place a containment to prevent the teeth from moving.
One of the ways is the placement of a bar or wire bonded to the inside of the teeth with a resin that is hardened by a special light.
with a resin that is hardened by a special light.
Another technique consists of slightly abrading the surface of the teeth, creating a groove in which a special wire or fiber coated with a special resin is placed.
groove in which a special wire or fiber coated with a resin will go.
Another way to avoid this possible movement of the teeth once the orthodontic treatment has been completed is the
treatment is the realization of a transparent splint, which normally the patient will wear at night to sleep.
patient will normally wear at night to sleep.