5 Questions
Which of the following best describes the retention phase in orthodontic treatment?
The phase where teeth are maintained in their corrected positions after active tooth movement
According to the British Standards Institute, what is the definition of relapse?
The return, following correction, of the features of the original malocclusion
Which of the following statements is true regarding post-treatment changes in tooth position?
They are relevant to patients in terms of changes from the final tooth position at the end of treatment
What is NOT considered a post-treatment change in tooth position?
The cessation of active orthodontic tooth movement
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding post-treatment changes in tooth position?
They are always a complete reversal of the orthodontic treatment
Study Notes
Retention Phase
- Retention is the phase of orthodontic treatment that maintains teeth in their corrected positions after active orthodontic tooth movement has stopped.
- This phase prevents relapse, which is the return of the original malocclusion features following correction.
- Relapse is officially defined by the British Standards Institute as the return of the original malocclusion features.
Post-Treatment Changes
- Post-treatment changes refer to any changes in tooth position after the final tooth position at the end of treatment.
- These changes may be a return towards the original malocclusion, but can also be caused by growth or ageing, unrelated to the orthodontic treatment.
- Post-treatment changes can be in addition to relapse, and are relevant to patients as they affect the final outcome of the treatment.
Learn about the phase of orthodontic treatment known as retention, which helps maintain the teeth in their corrected positions. Understand the concept of relapse and how post-treatment changes in tooth position can occur.
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