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3 days ago · Retention protocols in orthodontic treatment have always been challenging and controversial, due to epidemiological variations influenced by differences in protocols and patients' direct perception during retainer use. 1 Recent studies on retention protocols primarily compare bonded cuspid-to-cuspid fixed retainers with removable retainers. 2-4 However, conclusions drawn over the short term ...
2 days ago · In simple terms, retainers help sustain your new smile. Types of Retainers. There are three main types of retainers: Hawley, clear plastic, and fixed. Each has its benefits and drawbacks. Choose the one that best fits your lifestyle and dental needs. Retainer Care. Retainers require regular cleaning to prevent bacteria and plaque build-up.
3 days ago · Dental retainers are orthodontic devices typically used after braces to maintain the position of straightened teeth. Here are some key points about them: 1. Purpose: Retainers prevent teeth from shifting back to their original positions after orthodontic treatment. 2. Types: • Removable Retainers: Usually made of clear plastic (like Invisalign) or a combination of plastic
5 days ago · The Hawley retainer is your smile’s best friend—a stalwart guardian protecting the layout of your teeth after the grueling process of orthodontic correction. In the following sections, we’ll delve into an in-depth discussion about what a Hawley retainer is, how it works, why people use it, and how to take care of it.
3 days ago · Interproximal reduction. Interproximal reduction ( IPR, also called interproximal enamel reduction ( IER ), slendering, air rotor stripping ( ARS) or reproximation) is the practice of mechanically removing enamel from between the teeth to achieve orthodontic ends, such as to correct crowding, or reshape the contact area between neighboring ...
3 days ago · Hawley Harvey Crippen (September 11, 1862 – November 23, 1910), colloquially known as Dr. Crippen, was an American homeopath, ear and eye specialist and medicine dispenser who was hanged in Pentonville Prison, London, for the murder of his wife, Cora Henrietta Crippen.
6 days ago · Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is trying to get the answers Americans, and especially the victims, deserve: The FBI and Secret Service want to hold backroom briefings about the assassination attempt...
