Orthodontics • NEET MDS
Most common relapse = lower anterior crowding.
Bonded retainer = permanent fixed retainer.
Hawley retainer = removable with labial bow.
Circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy prevents rotational relapse.
Vacuum formed retainer = Essix = clear overlay.
Relapse causes: late mandibular growth, soft tissue pressure, periodontal fiber recoil.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Retention & Relapse concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.