04/16/2026
Retention matters👇
A real case: patient completed treatment (15 steps) with a stable result, and retainers were made based on the final occlusion.
One year later — relapse.
During pregnancy, the patient couldn’t wear removable retainers, and no fixed retainer was placed.
Takeaway: combined retention (fixed + night) helps ensure long-term stability.
What’s your go-to retention strategy?