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Customized jig for a bonded palatal retainer: a case report
1Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
British Journal of Orthodontics
|May 1, 1995
Summary
A custom jig simplifies placing multiple wire retainers. This device aids patients with severe bone and root resorption in their upper front teeth.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Multistranded wire retainers are crucial for post-orthodontic stability.
- Severe root and alveolar bone resorption presents significant challenges for retainer placement and long-term success.
Observation:
- A novel customized jig was designed and constructed to facilitate the precise placement of multiple multistranded wire retainers.
- The jig's design accounts for the anatomical complexities associated with severe resorption.
Findings:
- The described jig effectively assists in the accurate positioning of multistranded wire retainers.
- Successful application of the jig was demonstrated in a clinical case involving a patient with significant root and alveolar bone loss.
Implications:
- This innovative jig offers a practical solution for improving retainer placement in challenging clinical scenarios.
- The technique may enhance treatment predictability and patient outcomes in cases of severe dental resorption.