Retainer

After end of active orthodontic treatment a relatively high risk of relapse remains with frontal teeth, which means a movement of the teeth to the initial situation. To avoid this, a lingual retainer should be attached back surface of the anterior teeth, so that it prevents the undesirable movements of the incisors. The Retainer consists of a thin wire, which is cemented by a transparent special composite to back surfaces of the incisors. The Retainer should be carried till adulthood.


        
Initial situation of a patient in the                    Initial situation of a patient in the side view
frontal view

        
Lingual retainer on the lower jaw                      Lingual retainer on the upper jaw


Patient example (above), explains us the necessity of a Retainer. Retainer prevents movements of teeth. The lingual retainer does not affect the ability of speaking and it is not perceptible.

It is the life insurance for a beautiful smile