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Orthodontic retention: why when and how?
M McNally1, M Mullin, A Dhopatkar
1Orthodontic Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN.
Dental Update
|November 19, 2003
Abstract:
Retention is normally required after active orthodontic tooth movement to hold the teeth in their new positions. This article reviews the principles of orthodontic retention and describes common retention regimes and appliances.