The Maryland bridge retainer: A modification of a Maryland bridge

This article illustrates a technique for chairside fabrication of a Maryland bridge retainer for semi-permanent retention. A stainless steel braided palatal wire is bonded to the anterior teeth. A pontic is then built intraorally with flowable composite, using the palatal wire as scaffolding. The retainer is maintained until the patient is of age for a more permanent restoration.

Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - January 1, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research