Toward a perspective on orthodontic retention?

Colin Melrose MORTH, Declan T. MILLET

Retention is one of the most difficult challenges facing the clinician in orthodontics. In this article we collate current knowledge regarding the origin of orthodontic relapse and attempt to rationalize the necessary factors in planning orthodontic retention. Despite extensive research, the various elements leading to relapse of treated malocclusions are incompletelyn understood, giving rise to wide variation in retention protocols among clinicians. Informed conset - with emphasis on the features of the original malocclusion and the patient¥s growth pattern, the type of treatment performed, the need for adjunctive surgical procedures, the type of retainer, and the duration of retention - should be obtained during the planning of the retention phase. True perspective on orthodontic retention in lacking and there is a great need for further research to ensure that evidence-based clinical pratice is adopted in retention strategies.

Keywords: Contenções ortodônticas. Recidiva. Planejamento de contenções ortodônticas.

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