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GOUTTIERE RETENTION INVISIBLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
CONT

Invisible Retainer. The acrylic is heat-molded directly to the construction model with a vacuum or pressure machine such as the Biostar. The arch is [then] cut from the blank below the gingival margins on the anterior and posterior teeth.

OBS

The invisible retainer can be used for three purposes: minor tooth movement, long-term retention, and as a transitional retainer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
OBS

gouttière de contention invisible : Terme proposé par un représentant de Dentsply GAC International, Inc., un fabricant et fournisseur de matériel et de produits orthodontiques.

Spanish

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