Аннотации:
Preserving the treatment corrections is the most difficult task for an orthodontist.
The long term outcome of treatment depends on retention phase as there are many
contributing factors which drag teeth to their original position after completion of
active orthodontic treatment. So retention phase is critical time period following
orthodontic treatment and use of suitable retention protocol is necessary to prevent
relapse. Relapse is unpredictable, therefore it should be presumed that every patient
has potential risk of relapse and need appropriate retention. This article gives overview
of retention, causes of relapse and clinical guide for retention protocol.
Описание:
Preserving the treatment corrections is the most difficult task for an orthodontist.
The long term outcome of treatment depends on retention phase as there are many
contributing factors which drag teeth to their original position after completion of
active orthodontic treatment. So retention phase is critical time period following
orthodontic treatment and use of suitable retention protocol is necessary to prevent
relapse. Relapse is unpredictable, therefore it should be presumed that every patient
has potential risk of relapse and need appropriate retention. This article gives overview
of retention, causes of relapse and clinical guide for retention protocol.
