Oral Health and Dental Management

Abstract

Prior Fabrication of Removable Acrylic Retainer for Immediate Delivery on Debonding

Raghu Ram RSVM, Ranganayakulu I, Viswanadh A

The time-lapse between fixed orthodontic appliance removal and insertion of the removable retainer plays a crucial role in retention. Often there might be a delay in the laboratory procedures for the construction of removable acrylic retainers that might be associated with relapse of the achieved corrections. Here, we describe few simple steps prior fabrication of acrylic removable retainers that can be stowed till the next appointment of debonding and inserted without any delay.

Published Date: 2020-08-29;