[The 'van der Linden' retainer].
Normally, only the anterior teeth have to be retained after an orthodontic treatment. For that purpose, a lingually bonded wire is preferred in the mandible and a removable plate in the maxilla. The design of the Van der Linden-retainer is based on theoretical considerations and secures rigid fixation of the six anterior teeth with solid anchorage in that region. A retention plate should not be used to move anterior teeth. However, with instant corrections small improvements can be realized. The fabrication and clinical use of the Van der Linden-retainer is explained and illustrated.
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Afdeling Orthodontie en Orale Biologie UMC St Radboud, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen. fransvanderlinden@planet.nl
D001840:Dental Bonding; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D009969:Orthodontic Wires