title: Micro-magnetic retainers: an attractive solution to fixed retention.
abstract: The use of neodymium-iron-boron micro-magnets as a fixed retainer which does not hinder oral hygiene, is reported. A patient with persistent midline spacing treated using this method is described.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Dental Surgery, London.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Springate
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Sandler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008280:Magnetics; D008437:Maxilla; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D012008:Recurrence; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*