Upper Bonded Retainer

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#1 Post by **eling211** » Sat May 12, 2007 4:34 pm

This is actually my first post here.. even though I'm getting my braces off in a few days! Since I had jaw surgery too, I've been frequenting the orthognatic surgery yahoo group. (Great site if you know anyone who's going through jaw surgery!)

Anyway, I'd been reading on several online forums that many people prefer the bonded retainers. When I asked my orthodontist if I can get those instead of the Hawley retainers, he said he can do the bonded retainer on the bottom teeth only. Anyone else experience this? And if so, do you know why? I don't think he plans to move my teeth around anymore, since he says there's not much more moving around left to do. But I'm quite disappointed that I can't have the bonded retainer on the uppers as well as lowers.

#2 Post by **mtbrncofn** » Sun May 13, 2007 8:21 pm

I have a bonded upper one. It's doable, but I know it's not a preferred treatment. You might have some space issues with your bite that won't allow it.

#3 Post by **aussierob** » Sat May 19, 2007 4:21 am

Most probably due to a space/clearance issue with your bite - too small a space to attach them behind upper teeth?

#4 Post by **Pixel Witch** » Sat May 19, 2007 11:27 pm

I am getting a bonded upper because of my gapping. My ortho believes the benefit of having it in my case overrides the negatives.

He mentioned that he normally does NOT do a bonded on the top.