Lower fixed 3x3 retainer: Description of a simple method of construction

Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida, Renata Rodrigues de Almeida-Pedrin, Madhur Upadhyay, Ravindra Nanda

The objective of the present paper was to describe the construction of a semi-rigid lower fixed retainer bonded from canine to canine. Conclusion: This retainer constructed with ligature wire has been one of the commonly used methods of retention at the end of the orthodontic treatment because it is simple, inexpensive and efficient in the prevention of the relapse of the lower anterior crowding.

Keywords: Orthodontics, Corrective. Relapse. Dental Bonding.

How to cite: Almeida MR, Almeida-Pedrin RR, Upadhyay M, Nanda R. Contenção ortodôntica fixa 3x3: um método simples de confecção. Rev Clín Ortod Dental Press. 2015 abr-maio;14(2):92-101.

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