For how long must the teeth be stabilized in their corrected position after the braces have been removed?

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For how long must the teeth be stabilized in their corrected position after the braces have been removed?

23-05-2019

There is no simple answer to this question. As a general rule: The retention phase should be approximately twice as long as the active treatment perio

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Is it possible to determine a particular point from which I can stop wearing a retention device… and can be absolutely sure that my teeth will not move again?

23-05-2019

Unfortunately, not! Tooth movement can occur throughout one’s lifetime. In most cases, orthodontic relapse is almost unlikely after a sufficient reten

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Memotain retainers are made of Nickel? What about patients who suffer from a Nickel allergy?

23-05-2019

Since the 1970s, orthodontists have been using nitinol (an alloy of nickel and titanium) for intra-oral treatment. Thanks to its outstanding biocompat