Lower molar stability?

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diesel
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Lower molar stability?

#1 Post by diesel »

I had extraction of my lower bicuspids(the ones right in front of the molars) and the ortho used a combination of powerchains and class II elastics to bring the molars forward. The gaps are just about closed but i'm wondering when the braces come off and i get a permanent retainer on the bottom teeth will the molars move backwards into their old position? the permanent retainer only goes on the front teeth not the back ones...
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bellalla
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Re: Lower molar stability?

#2 Post by bellalla »

I imagine your doctor will likely give you a removable retainer to wear at night in addition to your permanent retainer.
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Labguy
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Re: Lower molar stability?

#3 Post by Labguy »

It is a standard practice for many orthodontists to only have a permanent retainer on the bottom incisors or even a removable "spring retainer" on only the front six teeth. My daughter, who had extractions, has a permanent one. No need to worry. There are a bunch of factors that influence keeping your teeth straight.
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