After orthodontic treatment is completed, retainers are attached. Patient thought that the long orthodontic treatment was finally done but they had to put on the "device" again. This time, Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic will gfind out about the period of orthodontic maintenance devices that many people ask and worry about it.
Why do you need retainers after orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontic treatment refers to moving the teeth into the correct position by applying artificial force. Orthodontist created a good occlusion by moving the teeth through the device, but the problem is that it does not last forever. Our body has a tendency to 'return' to its previous states. Wounds that heal spontaneously are also possible because of these qualities.
The occlusion was restored through orthodontic treatment. However, teeth keep trying to return to the dentition of the past malocclusion. What you need is a retainer to prevent this.
Therefore, if you neglect to wear the retainer, the beautiful teeth that patients have worked hard for may return to the previous position.
Fixed Retainer
- By attaching a thin wire to the inner surface of the teeth, in general, 4 front teeth are connected to the upper jaw and 6 front teeth are connected to the canine teeth in the mandible. Because it is fixed on the inner side of the tooth, adaptation is completed in about a week and there is no feeling of foreign body.
Fixed orthodontic retainer period
- It depends on the individual situation, but usually the recurrence almost disappears after 1 year. However, since the force is continuously applied while talking or eating, the teeth may become dislocated at any time after this. Periodontitis and aging can also cause changes in the position of teeth.
For this reason, it is recommended to attach it for life without removing it if possible. At first, it feels like a foreign body, but once you get used to it, you can go about your daily life without any inconvenience, so we recommend that you attach it semi-permanently if possible. However, if sanitation around the wire is too difficult, it may be better to use only a removable device.
If you are looking for detailed consultation,, please do not hesitate to visit Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic, located at Gangnam Seoul.
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