The orthodontic relapse etiology, prevention, management

– Introduction to orthodontic retention / relapse

– Anatomical, functional, dental, gingival and periodontal aspects

– The controversial influence of growth, TMJ, tongue, habit, dysfunction and respiratory system

– Retention aspects in diagnostics and therapy planning

– Occlusal retention criteria, accurate occlusal finishing as a stability factor

– Brackets or aligners, type and range of tooth movement in relation to Stability

– Retention protocol and stability prognosis for individual dysgnathias

– Ex versus non-Ex therapy in terms of stability

– The role of the wisdom teeth between myth and truth

– Physiological changes in the stomatognathic system (aging)

– Risk groups for retention

– Management of non-compliance patients

– Fixed and removable retention devices and retainers

– The bimaxillary "SARA retention concept"

– Digital and analog retainers

– Retention after dignathic surgery

– Retention after dental trauma

– Adjuvant and surgical retention measures

– Management of proclination of the lower incisors while class 2 treatment

– Relevant forensic and economic aspects

– Future horizons in orthodontics.

Recommended for: Orthodontists.