Teeth can shift continuously and throughout life. When the treatment after a tooth misalignment is finished, the important stabilization period begins.
The term retainer is a generic term borrowed from English for a group of devices (retention devices) that are removable or fixed and help to stabilize the treatment result of misaligned teeth. The essential stabilization phase lasts 2-3 years. Oral straightening for life may also be necessary on a case-by-case basis.
Retention and the costs of retainers:
The costs for the initial production are included in the treatment fee!
The right selection of retainers to stabilize the treatment result.
The selection of the retention device always depends on the individual situation. The original misalignment of the teeth is a yardstick here.
Advantage of removable retention devices
Disadvantages of retention devices
The fixed retainer, the adhesive retainer, is a thin wire that is attached behind the front teeth of the upper and/or lower jaw using special adhesive technology. Mostly from canine to canine.
Retention and the benefits of fixed retainers:
Retention and the disadvantages of non-removable retainers:
It is impossible to predict which cases are prone to relapse and which are not.
Misalignment with a backward jaw position or a lower jaw front with crowding are always susceptible.
Long-term use of retainers, whether fixed or removable, may be necessary on a case-by-case basis to maintain the treatment results.
After treatment for jaw misalignment has ended, I recommend checking twice a year to ensure success.
It is absolutely necessary to check the retainer regularly and independently when brushing your teeth.