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Multistranded wire bonded retainers: from start to success
1Professor emeritus, Department of Orthodontics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Summary
This article discusses multistranded fixed retainers used in orthodontics. The author recommends a 5-stranded, 0.0215-inch wire based on extensive clinical experience.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Fixed or bonded retainers are standard post-orthodontic treatment appliances.
- Various wire types and sizes exist for labial or lingual bonding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the background and evolution of multistranded fixed retainers.
- To provide clinical recommendations for their application.
Main Methods:
- Review of the evolution of multistranded fixed retainers.
- Clinical experience over 20 years informing recommendations.
Main Results:
- Discussion of the historical development of fixed retainers.
- A specific recommendation for retainer wire selection.
Conclusions:
- Multistranded fixed retainers are crucial in orthodontic retention.
- A 5-stranded, 0.0215-inch diameter wire is recommended for optimal clinical outcomes.
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