retainers (Meaning)
retainers
a dental appliance used to hold teeth in correct position especially following orthodontic treatment, the part of a dental replacement (such as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth, the part of a dental replacement (as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth, a fee paid (as to a lawyer) for advice or services or for a claim upon services in case of need, the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer, counselor, or adviser are engaged, a fee paid to a lawyer for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed, servant, a person attached or owing service to a household, a dental appliance used to hold teeth in their correct position especially following orthodontic treatment, one that retains, employee, a usually removable dental device used to hold teeth in correct position especially following orthodontic treatment (as with braces), a servant or follower in a wealthy household, a fee paid to a lawyer or professional adviser for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed, the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer are engaged, a device or structure that holds something in place
Synonyms & Antonyms of retainers
retainers Sentence Examples
- Orthodontists utilize retainers to stabilize teeth after orthodontic treatment and prevent relapse.
- The custom-made retainers are designed to fit snugly over the teeth and hold them in their corrected positions.
- Patients are required to wear retainers as prescribed by their orthodontist, often for an extended period of time.
- Removable retainers allow for flexibility in eating and cleaning, but require self-discipline to use consistently.
- Fixed retainers are permanently attached to the back of the teeth, providing a more reliable means of retention.
- Clear retainers are virtually invisible, making them a discreet option for many patients.
- Hawley retainers feature an acrylic base with metal wires that pass across the front of the teeth.
- Sleep apnea retainers are designed to reposition the jaw and improve airflow, reducing the severity of snoring and apnea.
- Athletes often use mouthguards or retainers to protect their teeth from injury during sports activities.
- Retainers can be adjusted or repaired as necessary to ensure optimal function and comfort.
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Orthodontists utilize retainers to stabilize teeth after orthodontic treatment and prevent relapse.
The custom-made retainers are designed to fit snugly over the teeth and hold them in their corrected positions.
Patients are required to wear retainers as prescribed by their orthodontist, often for an extended period of time.
Removable retainers allow for flexibility in eating and cleaning, but require self-discipline to use consistently.
