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Retention--retainers may be forever.

W S Parker1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Orthodontic tooth movement requires post-treatment retention to maintain results. However, current research shows no reliable method exists to predict long-term dental stability, even with retention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Biomaterials

Background:

  • Orthodontic treatment aims for stable, long-term tooth positioning.
  • Historically, various retention methods have been developed to preserve orthodontic outcomes.
  • Ensuring post-treatment stability remains a significant challenge in clinical orthodontics.

Observation:

  • The term "retain" signifies the act of holding something securely.
  • Numerous approaches have been devised since the inception of orthodontic tooth movement to achieve stability.
  • Despite extensive research, a definitive solution for ensuring long-term post-treatment stability has not been identified.

Findings:

  • The most rigorous scientific evidence indicates that no universally effective solution has been found to guarantee post-treatment orthodontic stability.

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  • A consistent post-treatment routine is advised for all patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
  • The dental profession currently lacks reliable methods for predicting future dental stability, irrespective of orthodontic intervention.

    • Implications:

    • Patients must be informed about the limitations in predicting dental stability.
    • A standardized post-treatment routine should be communicated to patients.
    • Further research is needed to develop predictable methods for assessing long-term orthodontic stability.