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Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|December 1, 1980
Summary
Resin-bonded retainers offer a conservative, esthetic, and reversible alternative to traditional fixed prosthodontic retainers for posterior teeth. Their design, fabrication, and bonding are key to successful application.
Area of Science:
- Dental prosthodontics
- Materials science in dentistry
Background:
- Traditional fixed prosthodontic retainers are commonly used for posterior teeth.
- Limitations of conventional retainers may include invasiveness and irreversibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design, fabrication, and bonding factors of resin-bonded retainers for posterior teeth.
- To present resin-bonded retainers as a viable alternative to conventional fixed retainers.
Main Methods:
- Review of design principles for resin-bonded retainers.
- Discussion of fabrication techniques.
- Analysis of bonding protocols and materials.
Main Results:
- Resin-bonded retainers can be effectively designed, fabricated, and bonded.
- These retainers offer comparable qualities to fixed appliances.
Conclusions:
- Resin-bonded retainers are a conservative, esthetically acceptable, economical, and reversible therapeutic option.
- They serve as a valuable alternative to standard fixed prosthodontic retainers when indicated.
