Open AccessRetainer in different malocclusion: A review
Author(s) -
Anjali Achantani,
Prashant K. Sharma,
Pradeep Raghav
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of dental specialities/journal of dental specialties
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2393-9834
pISSN - 2320-7302
DOI - 10.18231/j.jds.2022.003
Subject(s) - retainer , malocclusion , outcome (game theory) , duration (music) , orthodontics , medicine , dentistry , psychology , mathematics , engineering , mechanical engineering , art , literature , mathematical economics
The purpose of this review article is to discuss the different type of retainers used to stabilize the treatment outcome in different malocclusions. Strategic and through search of the literature from different databases was undertaken using free text and MESH terms. Extensive study of the literature suggests that the duration and type of retention varies for different malocclusion and should be planned at the start of orthodontic treatment, as it plays important role in stabilizing the treatment outcome. Irrespective of the type of appliance used for retention, the patient should be informed and prepared for the long term or indefinite use of retainers and its role in maintaining the treatment results.