Demystifying Orthodontic Stability: Unraveling the Fixed Retainers Debate
Shadi Samawi
Specialist Orthodontist | Secretary General - Jordanian Commission of Orofacial Pain & Dysfunction | Former Secretary General & Treasurer - Jordanian Orthodontic Society | Former Consultant Orthodontist (Bahrain)
Don’t re-invent the wheel. Just realign it. ~ Anthony D'Angelo
In the ever-evolving world of orthodontics, a perpetual debate continues to simmer: the efficacy of fixed orthodontic retainers. This debate delves into the heart of orthodontic treatment, questioning the age-old wisdom of traditional removable retainers versus the more assured security of fixed retainers. In order to understand the nuances of this contentious discourse, we have to explore the intricacies of fixed retainers, the debate surrounding their use, and the pendulum of opinion that swings between the two.
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