Retention Protocols with an Orthodontist [STRAIGHTPRIL] – PDP069

Our views on Retention have changed over the decades – it is now regarded as a lifetime commitment and Dentist are getting good at letting patients know this from the start. In this episode, I ask Dr Angela Auluck questions from the Protrusive Dental Community as well as talking clinical steps of fiddly fixed retainers. https://youtu.be/BoZyHo9RGjY Dr Angela on Orthodontic Retention Protocols Protrusive Pearl: The Harridine paper helping to explain that wisdom teeth likely do not cause lower incisor crowding. In this episode we discussed: Fixed retention vs Removable Retention Why retention is individual to every patient Tips on placing Fixed retainers correctly What is the best retention on expansion cases? When should you consider a Hawley Retainer? I hope you are enjoying the Straightpril series of episodes! If you liked this episode, you will also enjoy Dahl Technique Part 2 with Tif Qureshi!