A Case Report of Caries Incident in a Patient Wearing an Essix Type
Retainer.
- Albandri Alowid,
- Bashayer Helaby,
- Lujain Alqarni
Abstract
This report presents a rare case of multiple Cl.VI carious lesions
developed in a young female patient due to full-time wearing of an Essix
retainer combined with poor oral hygiene and high acidic intake. The
demineralization during orthodontic retention and the hygiene
instructions, including the retainer cleaning protocol, are highlighted.