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.
1A thing that holds something in place. âa guitar string retainerâ. âThe lens is held in place with a retainer ring instead of a bezel.â. âThe cartridge may be held in place with a threaded ring or a retainer clip.â. âOn the other side of the road, there was a log retainer wall.â. 1.1 An appliance for keeping a loose tooth, an orthodontic prosthesis, or orthodontically aligned teeth in place.