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Review
. 1998 Sep;114(3):299-306.
doi: 10.1016/s0889-5406(98)70212-4.

Retention and stability: a review of the literature

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Retention and stability: a review of the literature

M Blake et al. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1998 Sep.

Abstract

Long-term posttreatment stability is an issue of great concern to all orthodontists. This article highlights the factors reported to play a role in posttreatment crowding and reviews the long-term retention studies evaluating the stability of various treatment modalities. Recommendations, based on well-documented basic principles, are made to try to insure greater posttreatment stability of our orthodontically treated cases.

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