title: Modified Wrap-Around Retainer: A Quick Tip To Enhance the Retention of the Appliance.
abstract: As the teeth are in an inherently unstable position after the completion of the orthodontic treatment, a little pressure even from the soft tissues may create a relapse tendency. So there is always a need for a retention period until the gingival and periodontal reorganization is completed around the new position of the tooth. Removable appliances can be used effectively for the retention purpose of which Begg's wrap around retainers are most commonly used. This article presents a new modification in the design of the appliance which will help us to use the retainer more efficiently.
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences , Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India .
authors.forename: Kanhu Charan
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Sahoo
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences , Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India .
authors.forename: Snigdha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pattanaik
keywords: Acrylic resins; Maintenance; Orthodontic retainers; Orthodontics; Stainless steel