title: A simple technique for the direct bonding of a lingual retainer: a clinical hint.
abstract: The direct bonding of a fixed wire retainer often poses clinical difficulties. While there are several possible techniques, the present paper describes a simple method employing a ball clasp (S handle) to assist in the stabilisation of the wire to be attached. The advantages and disadvantages are indicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics and Dentrofacial Orthodontics, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Karnataka, India. drsharanyaortho@gmail.com
authors.forename: Sharanya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sabrish
authors.forename: Shravan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: K Sadashiva
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Shetty
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D019279:Resin Cements