title: Orthodontic retention: why when and how?
abstract: Retention is normally required after active orthodontic tooth movement to hold the teeth in their new positions. This article reviews the principles of orthodontic retention and describes common retention regimes and appliances.
authors: Orthodontic Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: McNally
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Mullin
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Dhopatkar
authors: W P
authors: WP
authors: Rock
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000517:prevention & control; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D012008:Recurrence; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques