Short Communication

Year : 2017 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 3 | Page : 123-124

Complementary use of essix retainer

Suresh K Kangane, Yatishkumar S Joshi, Ganesh Omraj Dange

Department of Orthodontics, MIDSR Dental College, Latur, Maharashtra, India

Correspondence Address:

Ganesh Omraj Dange

Department of Orthodontics, MIDSR Dental College, Vishwanathpuram, Ambajogai Road, Latur, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract:

Trauma leading to fracture of maxillary anteriors is a common finding in orthodontic patients with proclined upper anteriors. Retention is an integral part of orthodontic treatment. We hereby intend to provide a small modification in fabrication of the clear retainer which facilitates in the restoration of the fractured anterior tooth. Working models are made for maxillary and mandibular arches. Fracture tooth is buildup on the working model using acrylic to replicate the anatomy of the tooth. Thermoformed retainer is fabricated on these working models with built-up fractured. These can be used as a retainer followed by restoration. The thermoplastic retainer can be used as template for restoration of the fractured anterior tooth saving clinical time for buildup of teeth and reduces an appointment of the patient.

Source of Support: 

None 

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_2_17

How to cite this article: Kangane SK, Joshi YS, Dange GO. Complementary use of essix retainer. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2017;8:123-4.