Retainers after orthodontic treatment.

IMPORTANCE OF RETAINERS AFTER 

ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

        To correct the malaligned teeth and improper jaw positions, orthodontist will help to transform misaligned teeth and jaws into a healthy bite and beautiful smile.

After the orthodontic treatment is complete, wearing the retainer is must, so as to maintain the teeth in newly changed positions while gums and bone adapts.

Retainers prevent the teeth from going back to their original positions.

ORTHODONTIC RETAINER

Retainers must be worn immediately after braces are removed and for full time, typically for first one year.
Retainers should be removed while eating and before teeth brushing.
Retainers must be cleaned before and after use.

Types:

1) Removable retainers - Hawley retainer,
                                      Essix (clear) retainer.

HAWLEYS RETAINER

ESSIX (CLEAR) RETAINER

2) Fixed retainers - Bonded lingual retainers.
     These lingual retainers are directly cemented to the inner surface of the front teeth.

UPPER LINGUAL RETAINER

LOWER LINGUAL RETAINER

CONCLUSION:

After orthodontic treatment completes, always retainers are used to prevent relapse.

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