Bonded retainers maintain a high-standard orthodontic treatment outcome long term

Conclusion A “high standard orthodontic treatment outcome” could be maintained 10 years post-treatment by keeping the bonded retainers in both the upper and lower arches. Orthodontic patients expect the aesthetics to be maintained over time. The results from this study, that bonded lingual retainers maintain the orthodontic treatment result for 10 years, are valuable information for the clinician when giving the patients advice and recommendations regarding retainer maintenance.

Source: Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists - April 2, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research