Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthodontic Retainers

Orthodontic appliances, fixed or removable, used to maintain teeth in corrected positions during the period of functional adaptation following corrective treatment. These appliances are also used to maintain the positions of the teeth and jaws gained by orthodontic procedures. (From Zwemer, Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p263)

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Orthodontic appliances, fixed or removable, used to maintain teeth in corrected positions during the period of functional adaptation following corrective treatment. These appliances are also used to maintain the positions of the teeth and jaws gained by orthodontic procedures. (From Zwemer, Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p263)

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3 entry terms
  • Retainers, Orthodontic
  • Orthodontic Retainer
  • Retainer, Orthodontic

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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  • Orthodontic Appliances (1966-1994)

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  1. E06w.658w.453w.637w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthodontic Retainers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018704. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018704
  2. Orthodontic Retainers. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retainer_(orthodontics)
  3. Orthodontic Retainers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1275667