Retention Orthodontic treatment ↓↓ Active treatment Retention
Orthodontic treatment Active treatment Retention Retention
Retention The requirements for retention are often decided at the time of diagnosis and treatment planning.The correct diagnosis, logical treatment plan,and the timing of treatment plan must be directed toward ideal esthetics,ideal function,and the permanent maintenance of these ideals
Retention The requirements for retention are often decided at the time of diagnosis and treatment planning. The correct diagnosis, logical treatment plan, and the timing of treatment plan must be directed toward ideal esthetics, ideal function, and the permanent maintenance of these ideals
Retention A satisfactory balance of utility,beauty, and stability often simplifies (and may even avoid)retention by mechanical appliances. On the other hand,incorrect diagnosis or treatment complicates the requirements for retention
Retention A satisfactory balance of utility, beauty, and stability often simplifies (and may even avoid) retention by mechanical appliances. On the other hand, incorrect diagnosis or treatment complicates the requirements for retention
Retention There is only one way to completely avoid relapse.At the end of treatment,remove the braces,polish the teeth,make study models and take photographs.And then take the patient out the back door of the office and shoot him Dr Tom Graber DMD South African Dental Congress.August 1992
There is only one way to completely avoid relapse. At the end of treatment, remove the braces, polish the teeth, make study models and take photographs. And then take the patient out the back door of the office and shoot him - Dr Tom Graber DMD South African Dental Congress. August 1992 Retention
Why is Retention necessary ● Reorganization of gingival and periodontal tissues after orthodontic treatment Soft tissue pressure relapse tendency. Changes produced by growth may alter treatment results
⚫ Reorganization of gingival and periodontal tissues after orthodontic treatment. ⚫ Soft tissue pressure – relapse tendency. ⚫ Changes produced by growth may alter treatment results. Why is Retention necessary ?