title: Orthodontic retention.
abstract: This article briefly describes several factors that should be considered during orthodontic retention. These factors may influence occlusal stability following the completion of the active phase of orthodontic therapy. Orthodontic retention is an important part of orthodontic treatment. It should always be considered and included in the initial stages of treatment planning, rather than added on at the end of treatment as an after-thought.
authors.affiliation: Division of Graduate Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Western Ontario.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Mamandras
authors.forename: T F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Foley
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000254:growth & development; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014078:Tooth Eruption