Effective Management of Fixed Retention Issues in Orthodontics
Importance of promptly addressing a failing fixed retainer, focusing on communication, education, and potential removal for patient benefit. Insights shared on re-evaluating and managing retention issues effectively to prevent further damage.
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How long should you wait after a root canal before starting Orthodontics?
Should we be scared of orthodontic movement in those taking bisphosphonates?
How do you decide if diastemas should be closed restoratively or orthodontically?
Dr Daniel Neves answers every one of the questions and several more sent in from the Protrusive Community
These questions are the tricky case-specific ones we ponder about and crave guidelines for – straight talking Dr Neves makes it all tangible.
Protrusive Dental Pearl: Retention is not a ‘one and done’ process. It should be customised for the individual and maintained appropriately – including at every routine check up.
Highlights of this Episode: 04:40 Protrusive Dental Pearl 05:53 Introduction to Dr Daniel Neves 12:16 Reducing the Risk of Relapse 17:20 Anterior Diastema 21:47 Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) 26:20 Jaw Issues in Adults 29:20 Root Resorption 34:25 Recession Cases 38:00 Timing of Orthodontics after Root Canal Treatment 39:39 Bisphosphonates and Orthodontics 40:16 Aligners around Implants 42:22 Final Thoughts
