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A SIMPLE CLIP FOR SECURING LINGUAL RETAINER WIRE
DOI:10.4103/0972-124X.74
Background:Retaining the orthodontic corrections has been an
enigma for orthodontists since a long-time. Angle stated that ‘the
problem involved in retention is so great as to test the utmost skill of
the most competent orthodontist, often being greater than the
difficulties being encountered in the treatment of the case up to this
point.’ One of the means of maintaining the stability has been to use
the fixed retainers. The most commonly used fixed retainers is
multistranded stainless steel wire. Many orthodontists believe
permanent retention is the only way to maintain ideal tooth alignment
after treatment. Fixed bonded retainers are now routinely left in place
for many years, even decades.A simple clip presented here for
stabilizing the retainer wire prior to bonding which provides good
stabilization and quick positioning of the retainer wire without any
assistance.