Most patients with primary coccidioidomycosis are asymptomatic, but nonspecific respiratory symptoms resembling those of influenza, acute bronchitis, or, less often, acute pneumonia or pleural effusion sometimes occur.
By using retainers to hold the teeth in their new position for a length of time, the surrounding periodontal fibres are allowed to adapt to changes in the bone which can help minimize any changes to the final tooth position after the completion of orthodontic treatment.
Begg Retainer Begg retainers are used if final setting of the occlusion and tooth position are required. A standard Begg design includes a wire arch (labial bow), with adjustment loops at canines, closely contoured to the second molars. Small support wires can be used between the canines. They are also a very popular form of post-treatment orthodontic retainer. The custom-made device is designed to hold the teeth in their final, post-treatment position, after fixed orthodontic brackets have been removed. Rationale Post-orthodontic treatment retention Minor tooth movements/adjustments can be achieved