Comparison of the effect of transparent film retainer and Hawley retainer

Author: ZHAO Xiao-ju ¹ ; ZHAO Xiao-ying ^{2
,

3} ; ZHANG Jin-hui ⁴
Author Information

1. Inner Mongolia medical university
2. The Reproductive Center, Sixth Affiiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, (Qingyuan City People'
3. s Hospital)
4. Department Of Stomatology, Third Clinical School Of Medicine, Inner Mongolia Medical University
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Hawley retainer; Transparent film retainers; Retaining effect; Orthodontic; Compliance
From: Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2017;25(4):270-272
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Long-term stability is an important part of orthodontic treatment and wearing a retainer is one of the methods to keep stable after active orthodontic treatment. Transparent film retainer and Hawley retainer are two kinds of retainer usually used in clinical treatment. the previous one is easy to made, comfortable and beautiful to wear, easily damaged. Hawley retainer is relatively complex to made and in a large size. And it is durable and adjustable. However, there are differences between these retainers on the retaining effects in different types of malocclusion. In clinical treatment, according to the type of malocclusion, we choose the appropriate retainer to keep stable occlusal relationship after orthodontic treatment.
Full text:透明压膜保持器与Hawley保持器保持效果比较.pdf