title: Bonding orthodontic lower 3 to 3 retainers with a rubber dam: a second generation step-by-step procedure.
abstract: This article describes a step-by-step procedure for bonding lower anterior retainers with a rubber dam. Because of a significant rate of failures, the rubber dam was used in order to have a better access to the lingual aspects of lower incisors and canines, while providing dry conditions.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arnone
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003481:Cuspid; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D017005:Dental Debonding; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008334:Mandible; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D016733:Rubber Dams
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins