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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