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.
The advantage of Essix retainers over Fixed retainers is that it retains every tooth in the mouth and not just the front six teeth. The retention regime is usually: Full time wear (20-22 hours a day) for the first four months after brace treatment. Night time wear (12 hours a night) for the following 8 months.