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Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 34, No. 1, 12-15, March 2007 doi:10.1179/146531207225021870
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Clinical Section

Molar bands for ‘precision’ bonding of lingual retainers

Madhur Upadhyay, Sumit Yadav and K. M. Keluskar

Department of Orthodontics, KLES Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India

Address for correspondence: Madhur Upadhyay, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, KLES Institute of Dental Sciences, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum, 590010 Karanataka, India. Email: madhurup{at}yahoo.com


  Abstract

Bonded retainers have been used principally for long-term retention of treated cases. Various methods of bonding lingual retainers have been described in the literature over the past two decades. However, accurate and passive placement of retainers has always been a matter of concern. This report presents a simple and economical method for accurate and passive placement of bonded lingual retainers that enables the operator to save considerable chair time.

Key words: Molar bands, soldering, passive, precise, retainers






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