Three-dimensional analysis of posttreatment tooth movements despite bonded retainers: part II-lower jaw.
Katharina KlausTobias KleinertSabine RufPublished in: Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie (2024)
Patients with a larger intercanine distance after active treatment and those with more frequent retainer bonding site detachments could be at higher risk for unwanted tooth movements during fixed retention. Sagittal and transverse movements of 0.5-1.0 mm should sensitize the practitioner for further measures.
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