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  2. Retainer (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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    The Begg retainers have the labial bow extending around the distal aspect of the terminal molar. [10] They allow occlusal settling, as no wire work crosses the occlusion. Begg retainers are robust enough to be worn during eating, [11] however they are more retentive than Hawley retainers and the labial bow is less prone to distortion. [12]

  3. Dental instrument - Wikipedia

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    Universal curettes - these have a semicircular tip used at 90° to the tooth root surface. ... (Tofflemire) Matrix retainer; Spring ring; Endodontic instruments

  4. Resin-retained bridge - Wikipedia

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    One major advantage of the resin-retained bridge over a conventional bridge is the failure mode is likely to be debonding of the retainer. In conventional bridges, the failure mode is likely to be complete fracture of the abutment tooth with difficult-to-manage sequelae, possibly requiring root canal treatment. With a resin-retained bridge the ...

  5. Frankel appliance - Wikipedia

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    Frankel appliance or Frankel Functional Regulator is an orthodontic functional appliance which was developed by Rolf Fränkel in 1950s for treatment to patients of all ages (more so for adults In Orthotropics).

  6. Palatal obturator - Wikipedia

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    The Latham Device Post Latham Nasal Alveolar Molding Device Post Insertion. A palatal obturator is a prosthesis that totally occludes an opening such as an oronasal fistula (in the roof of the mouth).

  7. Retainer agreement - Wikipedia

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    A retainer agreement is a work-for-hire contract. It falls between a one-off contract and permanent employment, which may be full-time or part-time. [1] Its distinguishing feature is that the client or customer pays in advance for professional work to be specified later. The purpose of a retainer fee is to ensure that the employed reserves time ...

  8. Fixative (perfumery) - Wikipedia

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    A fixative is a substance used to equalize the vapor pressures, and thus the volatilities, of the raw materials in a perfume oil, and to increase the perfume's odour tenacity.

  9. Joe Tofflemire - Wikipedia

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    Joseph Salvatore Tofflemire (July 7, 1965 – September 27, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a center for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and was selected in the second round of the 1989 NFL draft .