OPTIMIZATION OF THE METHOD OF FIXING FIXED ORTHODONTIC RETAINERS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35220/2523-420X/2023.1.1Keywords:
fixed retainer, removable retainer, orthodontics, retention, fixation of the retention structure, long-term retentionAbstract
The need to use fixed retainers to prevent relapse after the active phase of orthodontic treatment has no longer been questioned by the professional orthodontic community for the past 50 years. The presence of retainers in the oral cavity is a fait accompli and does not require special scientific justification. However, the process of fixing fixed retainers can be difficult for the clinician. Purpose of the work. Prevention of relapses of orthodontic treatment by optimizing the method of fixing fixed retainers using additional materials. Research materials and methods. We treated 47 patients during the retention period after the active phase of orthodontic treatment. Examinations of patients included special orthodontic clinical tests: determination of the width of the dental Arch By Method A. Pont and Linder – Harth], the length of The Frontal segment of the dental arch – according to the G method. Korkhaus and Nance. Research results and their discussion. The classic process of fixing orthodontic fixed retainers is well-known and requires the doctor to carefully follow standard steps in order to ensure the highest quality result for the stability of the results of orthodontic correction. We have theoretically substantiated and clinically developed the method of fixing fixed orthodontic retainers using additional materials in order to create appropriate conditions for countering the occurrence of relapse in the retention phase of orthodontic treatment. The paper provides steps and illustrative drawings that demonstrate the placement of a fixed retainer from the lateral incisor to the lateral incisor on the upper jaw (UR2 to UL2). We have developed a protocol for fixing fixed orthodontic retainers using additional materials. Conclusions. Our proposed method of fixing fixed retainers facilitates not only the installation of a fixed flex retainer, but also minimizes the risk of numerous complications during the use of retainers, thanks to the optimization of the procedure for fixing fixed retainers with ensuring longterm stability of the results of orthodontic therapy.
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