title: The split Tru-tain: a simple answer to a common problem.
abstract: A cheap and easy to wear alternative to the Barrer appliance is described. This appliance can be used in either jaw for the treatment of very mild malocclusions, the correction of post-treatment relapse or as a retainer where minor changes are desirable after the removal of fixed appliances.
authors.affiliation: Burton District Hospital, Staffs.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Spary
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; C005506:polycarbonate