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)

Year introduced: 1995

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Tree Number(s): E06.658.453.637

MeSH Unique ID: D018704

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• Retainers, Orthodontic
• Orthodontic Retainer
• Retainer, Orthodontic

Previous Indexing:

• Orthodontic Appliances (1966-1994)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Orthodontic Appliances
Orthodontic Retainers