Customized jig for a bonded palatal retainer: a case report.
The construction of a customized jig to assist with the placement of multiple multistranded wire retainers is described and illustrated. Its use in a patient with severe resorption of the roots and surrounding alveolar bone of the upper anterior teeth is reported.
Oliver
R G
RG
Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
Richards
B H
BH
D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000628:therapy; D001840:Dental Bonding; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D010159:Palate; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000628:therapy; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000628:therapy