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LINGUAL RETAINER [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

A single orthodontic wire that traverses the lingual surface of the lower teeth between the cuspids and is used to stabilize the teeth.

OBS

The lingual retainer is bonded directly to the teeth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
DEF

Fil collé directement sur la surface linguale des dents, généralement d'une canine à l'autre, afin de maintenir les dents en place une fois le traitement orthodontique terminé.

OBS

Le fil est collé soit sur toute sa longueur, soit seulement à ses extrémités, sur les canines. Il arrive parfois que le fil maintienne plus de six dents en place. Ses extrémités sont alors collées sur des dents plus postérieures.

OBS

fil de rétention lingual : terme proposé par l'Ordre des dentistes du Québec.

Spanish

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