RETENSIYA DAVRI – ORTODONTIK DAVOLASHNING AJRALMAS QISMI. RETENSION APPARATLAR

Аннотация

This article examines the retention phase as an integral part of orthodontic treatment, focusing on retention appliances, their types, advantages, and disadvantages. The study highlights the necessity of retention to maintain achieved results and evaluates the effectiveness of different retention methods. Key findings: Retention is critical to prevent relapse (teeth shifting back). The required retention duration often matches or exceeds active treatment time, sometimes necessitating lifelong use of retainers 25. Two main types of retainers were studied: removable (e.g., aligners, Hawley plates) and fixed (e.g., bonded lingual wires). Removable retainers offer convenience but depend on patient compliance, while fixed retainers provide consistent results but complicate oral hygiene 56. A clinical observation of 16 patients (aged 15–28) revealed that fixed retainers (10 cases) prevented relapse entirely after one year, whereas removable retainers (6 cases) showed relapse in 50% of patients due to non-compliance 6. Conclusion: Fixed retainers demonstrate higher efficacy in maintaining orthodontic outcomes, while patient adherence remains a challenge with removable options. The study underscores the importance of personalized retention strategies based on periodontal health, age, and treatment duration. Выпуск журнала №-24 Часть–1_ Апрель –2025 236 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Keywords: Retention appliances, relapse, fixed retainers, removable retainers, orthodontic stability. Kalit so’zlar: Retension apparat, kappa, plastinka, elayner, parodont