Medical Dictionary
retainer
noun re·tain·er \ri-ˈtān-ər\
Medical Definition of RETAINER
1
: the part of a dental replacement (as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth
2
: a dental appliance used to hold teeth in their correct position especially following orthodontic treatment
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