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Customized jig for a bonded palatal retainer: a case report

R G Oliver1, B H Richards

  • 1Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.

British Journal of Orthodontics
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A custom jig simplifies placing multiple wire retainers. This device aids patients with severe bone and root resorption in their upper front teeth.

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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.

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