{"id":11380,"date":"2025-09-18T12:47:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T10:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eztain.com\/blog\/\/peut-on-passer-une-irm-avec-un-fil-de-contention-dentaire\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T18:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T17:27:32","slug":"can-you-have-an-mri-with-a-dental-retainer-wire","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/retainers\/can-you-have-an-mri-with-a-dental-retainer-wire\/","title":{"rendered":"Can one have an MRI with a dental retainer wire?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Undergoing a brain MRI with a retainer wire often raises the same concerns: risk of heating, debonding, or blurred images. In reality, a bonded wire does not move, does not heat up significantly, and its impact on imaging remains limited to the mouth. The only exception: <g id=\"gid_0\">steel<\/g> wires, which can create <g id=\"gid_1\">shadowing<\/g> extending to the base of the skull, sometimes making the examination unusable. <strong>Titanium<\/strong> wires are better tolerated, and those made of <strong>PEEK<\/strong>, like the <strong>eZtain<\/strong> wire, are completely invisible on MRI. No removal, no diagnostic interference, no interruption of retention. If you are wondering which retainer wire to choose, start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/retainers\/orthodontic-retainer-wire\/\"><em>Complete Guide to Retainer Wires<\/em>.<\/a>     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gutentoc tocactive nostyle\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-title-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/div><div id=\"open\" class=\"text_open\">Show<\/div><\/div><div id=\"toclist\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc__list-wrap\"><ul class=\"gutentoc-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#-comment-fonctionne-l%E2%80%99irm-c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale--\"><strong>How Does Brain MRI Work?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-mat%C3%A9riaux-amp-compatibilit%C3%A9-acier-titaneni-ti-peek-\"><strong>Materials &amp; Compatibility (Steel, Titanium\/Ni-Ti, PEEK)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-protocoles-cliniques--comment-les-radiologues-et-orthodontistes-d%C3%A9cident-\"><strong>Clinical Protocols: How Radiologists and Orthodontists Decide<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-pourquoi-replacer-imm%C3%A9diatement-le-fil-de-contention-apr%C3%A8s-l%E2%80%99examen--\"><strong>Why Immediately Re-bond the Retainer Wire After the Examination?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-est-il-possible-de-faire-une-irm-avec-un-fil-de-contention-dentaire--\"><strong>Is it possible to have an MRI with a dental retainer wire?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-puis-je-porter-des-appareils-de-contention-en-plastique-pour-l%E2%80%99irm--\"><strong>Can I Wear Plastic Retainers for MRI?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-est-ce-qu%E2%80%99un-plombage-dentaire-peut-g%C3%AAner-une-irm--\"><strong>Can a Dental Filling Interfere with an MRI?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-peut-on-passer-une-irm-avec-un-appareil-de-contention-m%C3%A9tallique--\"><strong>Can One Have an MRI with a Metal Retainer?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-faq--\"><strong>FAQ <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-conclusion--une-irm-c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale-sereine-une-contention-pr%C3%A9serv%C3%A9e-\"><strong>Conclusion: A Smooth Brain MRI, Preserved Retention<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-comment-fonctionne-l\u2019irm-c\u00e9r\u00e9brale--\"><strong>How Does Brain MRI Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brain MRI works thanks to a <strong>very powerful magnetic field<\/strong>, associated with <strong>radio waves<\/strong>. This magnetic field aligns the water particles present in the body (protons), then the waves stimulate them. When they return to their normal position, they emit a signal that the machine captures to create a <strong>cross-sectional image of the brain<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"les-m\u00e9taux-attir\u00e9s-par-un-aimant-dits-ferromagn\u00e9tiques-peuvent-r\u00e9agir-au-champ-magn\u00e9tique-de-l\u2019irm-mais-dans-le-cas-d\u2019un-fil-de-contention-en-acier-coll\u00e9-aux-dents-les-tests-montrent-que-la-force-exerc\u00e9e-par-l\u2019irm-est--trop-faible-pour-le-faire-bouger-ou-pire-le-d\u00e9coller--\">Metals attracted by a magnet (known as ferromagnetic) can react to the MRI&#8217;s magnetic field. However, in the case of a steel retainer wire bonded to the teeth, tests show that the force exerted by the MRI is <strong>too weak to move it, or worse, to debond it<\/strong>. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-\u00e9chauffement-tissulaire--l\u2019irm-peut-faire-tr\u00e8s-l\u00e9g\u00e8rement-chauffer-les-fils-m\u00e9talliques-mais-ce-n\u2019est--pas-un-probl\u00e8me-de-s\u00e9curit\u00e9--en-revanche-m\u00eame-un-petit-\u00e9chauffement-ou-une-simple-pr\u00e9sence-de-m\u00e9tal-peut--cr\u00e9er-des-zones-floues--sur-l\u2019image-ce-qu\u2019on-appelle-un--art\u00e9fact--\"><strong>Tissue heating.<\/strong> MRI can cause metallic wires to heat up very slightly, but this is <strong>not a safety concern<\/strong>. However, even slight heating or the mere presence of metal can <strong>create blurred areas<\/strong> on the image, which is called an <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39195099\/\">artifact<\/a>. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-art\u00e9facts-d\u2019imagerie--le-m\u00e9tal-perturbe-localement-le-champ-magn\u00e9tique-de-l\u2019irm-ce-qui-peut-cr\u00e9er-des--zones-floues-ou-noires-sur-l\u2019image--appel\u00e9es-art\u00e9facts-ceux-ci-ne-pr\u00e9sentent-aucun-danger-pour-la-sant\u00e9-mais-emp\u00eachent-la-bonne-lecture-de-l\u2019irm-for\u00e7ant-la-d\u00e9pose-du-fil-de-contention-en-acier-en-comparaison--un-fil-en--peek--ne-g\u00e9n\u00e8re--aucun-art\u00e9fact-d\u00e9tectable----l\u2019image-reste-nette-compl\u00e8te-et-parfaitement-exploitable-pour-le-radiologue-\"><strong>Imaging artifacts.<\/strong> Metal locally disrupts the MRI&#8217;s magnetic field, which can create <strong>blurred or black areas on the image<\/strong>, known as artifacts. These pose no health risk but prevent proper interpretation of the MRI, necessitating the removal of steel retainer wires. In comparison, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00784-023-04861-2\">a <strong>PEEK<\/strong> wire generates <strong>no detectable artifact<\/strong><\/a>: the image remains clear, complete, and perfectly usable for the radiologist.  <br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These three phenomena \u2014 attractive force, heating, and visual artifacts \u2014 explain why the removal of a retainer wire <strong>may often be required<\/strong>, especially if the MRI targets an area close to the mouth, such as the <strong>sinuses, jaws, or base of the skull<\/strong>. A steel wire, by generating <g id=\"gid_2\">troublesome shadowing<\/g>, prevents accurate image interpretation. Choosing a <strong>biocompatible and non-metallic<\/strong> wire, such as the <strong>PEEK used by eZtain<\/strong>, allows one to <strong>completely avoid these situations<\/strong>: no removal, no artifact, and a perfectly usable image, regardless of the protocol.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-mat\u00e9riaux-amp-compatibilit\u00e9-acier-titaneni-ti-peek-\"><strong>Materials &amp; Compatibility (Steel, Titanium\/Ni-Ti, PEEK)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to remove a wire before MRI depends primarily on the <strong>material<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Material<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Response to Magnetic Field<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Image Impact \/ Need for Removal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stainless Steel<\/strong><\/td><td>Ferromagnetic; high susceptibility<\/td><td>More extensive artifacts that can affect the sinuses or the base of the skull; removal sometimes recommended if these areas are targeted.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Titanium \/ Nickel-Titanium<\/strong><\/td><td>Low susceptibility, non-ferromagnetic<\/td><td>Minimal artifact; most centers leave these wires in the mouth for brain MRI<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00784-025-06275-8\"> <\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PEEK &amp; Plastic Composites<\/strong><\/td><td>Inert polymer material, classified as <em>MR Safe<\/em><\/td><td><strong>No detectable artifact<\/strong>; no removal required<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/362110375_MRI_compatibility_of_orthodontic_brackets_and_wires_systematic_review_article\"> <\/a>. The eZtain wire, being entirely radiolucent, falls into this category. <a href=\"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/retainers\/retainer-wire-cost-reimbursement-and-annual-fees-2025\/\">Superior long-term value.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"un-fil-m\u00e9tallique-en-acier-peut-parfois-alt\u00e9rer-les-s\u00e9quences-tr\u00e8s-sensibles-mais-reste-s\u00fbr--\">a metallic steel wire can sometimes alter very sensitive sequences, but remains safe;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"un-fil-en-titane-ou-en-ni-ti-n\u2019impose-quasi-jamais-de-d\u00e9pose--\">a titanium or Ni-Ti wire almost never requires removal;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"un-fil-en--peek--comme-celui-propos\u00e9-par-eztain-est-totalement-invisible-pour-l\u2019irm-et-\u00e9limine-la-contrainte-logistique-de-retrait-repose\">a <strong>PEEK<\/strong> wire, like the one offered by eZtain, is completely invisible on MRI and eliminates the logistical constraint of removal and re-bonding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-protocoles-cliniques--comment-les-radiologues-et-orthodontistes-d\u00e9cident-\"><strong>Clinical Protocols: How Radiologists and Orthodontists Decide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current recommendations are based on three pillars: the ASTM F2503 labeling standard (<em>MR Safe \/ MR Conditional<\/em>), clinical data on heat and debonding, and the actual extent of artifacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-r\u00e9f\u00e9rentiel-de-s\u00e9curit\u00e9---la-norme-internationale-astm-f2503--exige-que-tout-dispositif-destin\u00e9-\u00e0-entrer-dans-l\u2019environnement-irm-porte-une-mention-\u201cmr-safe\u201d-\u201cmr-conditional\u201d-ou-\u201cmr-unsafe\u201d-accompagn\u00e9e-d\u2019ic\u00f4nes-normalis\u00e9es-un-fil-en-peek-entre-dans-la-cat\u00e9gorie--mr-safe--tandis-qu\u2019un-fil-en-acier-est-plut\u00f4t--mr-conditiona-l-\"><strong>Safety Reference.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/f2503-20.html?\">The international ASTM F2503 <\/a>standard requires that any device intended for the MRI environment bear an \u201cMR Safe\u201d, \u201cMR Conditional\u201d, or \u201cMR Unsafe\u201d label accompanied by standardized icons. A PEEK wire falls into the MR Safe category, while a steel wire is typically MR Conditional. A PEEK wire falls into the MR Safe category, while a steel wire is typically MR Conditional.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-donn\u00e9es-thermo-m\u00e9caniques--la-revue-syst\u00e9matique-de-dobai-2022-conclut-que-ni-la-chauffe-lt-2-\u00b0c-ni-les-forces-de-d\u00e9collement-ne-sont-dangereuses-pour-les-patients--le-seul-enjeu-reste-l\u2019image-elle-m\u00eame-\"><strong>Thermo-mechanical data.<\/strong> Dobai&#8217;s 2022 systematic review concludes that neither heating (&lt; 2 \u00b0C) nor debonding forces are dangerous for patients; the only issue remains the image itself.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-position-de-la-l\u00e9sion-cible---une-\u00e9tude-men\u00e9e-sur-des-patients--montre-qu\u2019un-fil-en-acier-peut-g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement-rester-en-place-pour-une-irm-du-cerveau-il-ne-serait-retir\u00e9-que-si-l\u2019examen-vise-directement-des-zones-proches-de-la-bouche-comme-les-sinus-ou-la-gorge-\"><strong>Target lesion position<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11353005\/\">A study conducted on patients<\/a> shows that a steel wire can generally remain in place for a brain MRI. It would only be removed if the examination directly targets areas close to the mouth, such as the sinuses or throat.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In practice<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"le-radiologue-v\u00e9rifie-la-mention-astm-ou-la-nature-du-mat\u00e9riau-\">The radiologist checks the ASTM mention or the nature of the material.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"s\u2019il-s\u2019agit-d\u2019un-fil-en-acier-et-que-l\u2019examen-concerne-les-sinus-ou-la-base-du-cr\u00e2ne-il-peut-recommander-de-le-retirer-d\u00e9pose-puis-repose-\">If it is a steel wire and the examination concerns the sinuses or the base of the skull, they may recommend its removal (removal then re-bonding).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"pour-un-fil-en-titane-ni-ti-ou-peek-le-retrait-n\u2019est-habituellement-pas-indiqu\u00e9--une-simple-d\u00e9claration-sur-la-fiche-patient-suffit-\">For a titanium, Ni-Ti, or PEEK wire, removal is usually not indicated; a simple declaration on the patient&#8217;s chart is sufficient.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"orthodontiste-et-radiologue-doivent-documenter-la-d\u00e9cision-dans-le-dossier-pour-r\u00e9pondre-aux-exigences-m\u00e9dico-l\u00e9gales-et-ymyl-transparence-tra\u00e7abilit\u00e9-\">Orthodontist and radiologist must document the decision in the patient file to meet medico-legal and YMYL requirements (transparency, traceability).<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This radiologist-orthodontist collaboration ensures <strong>reliable radiodiagnosis<\/strong> and avoids unnecessary removals, in accordance with the evidence-based approach recommended by the 2024 dental community consensus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-pourquoi-replacer-imm\u00e9diatement-le-fil-de-contention-apr\u00e8s-l\u2019examen--\"><strong>Why Immediately Re-bond the Retainer Wire After the Examination?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Retainer is not a \u201cbonus\u201d but the guarantee of long-term stability: 70 to 90% of patients show measurable displacement of mandibular incisors after retention cessation, even several years after treatment completion. A <a href=\"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/retainers\/is-a-retainer-wire-mandatory\/\">retainer wire is mandatory<\/a> immediately after the end of your treatment, but remains highly recommended in the medium term. <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10687514\">A 2023 study<\/a> also shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/retainers\/detached-or-broken-retainer-wire-what-to-do\/\">one-third of bonded wires eventually debond<\/a> or break after a few years; with each breakage, the risk of relapse jumps, especially in adults where bone density is still evolving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-sans-fil-pendant-quelques-jours---l\u2019arcade-dentaire-commence-\u00e0-se-resserrer-sous-l\u2019effet-des-fibres-parodontales-rendant-probable-une--reprise-de-traitement--co\u00fbteuse-\"><strong>Without a wire for a few days<\/strong>, the dental arch begins to tighten under the effect of periodontal fibers, making a costly <em>retreatment<\/em> probable.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-reposer-le-fil-le-jour-m\u00eame--ou-le-lendemain-\u00e9limine-cette-fen\u00eatre-de-rel\u00e2chement-\"><strong>Re-bonding the wire the same day<\/strong> (or the next day) eliminates this window of relaxation.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"les-patients-qui-portent-un-fil-en-peek-ou-en-alliage-non-ferromagn\u00e9tique-\u00e9vitent-enti\u00e8rement-la-phase-d\u00e9pose\u2013repose--ils-conservent-donc-leur-alignement-sans-interruption-r\u00e9duisant-le-risque-de-r\u00e9cidive-et-de-sensibilit\u00e9-gingivale-\">Patients wearing a PEEK or non-ferromagnetic alloy wire entirely avoid the removal-re-bonding phase; they thus maintain their alignment without interruption, reducing the risk of relapse and gingival sensitivity.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Informing the radiologist of the retainer&#8217;s presence, choosing the appropriate material, and quickly re-bonding the wire if necessary thus constitute the triple assurance of an <strong>optimal MRI diagnosis<\/strong> and <strong>lasting orthodontic stability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-est-il-possible-de-faire-une-irm-avec-un-fil-de-contention-dentaire--\"><strong>Is it possible to have an MRI with a dental retainer wire?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Studies measure attractive forces too weak to debond the wire, heating below 2 \u00b0C, and artifacts limited to the mouth; therefore, for a standard brain MRI, the wire can remain in place without compromising the diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-puis-je-porter-des-appareils-de-contention-en-plastique-pour-l\u2019irm--\"><strong>Can I Wear Plastic Retainers for MRI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. PEEK (polyether-ether-ketone) aligners or retainer wires contain no metal: they are not attracted by the magnet, do not heat tissues, and remain invisible on images. Their removal is not necessary; simply inform the radiologist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-est-ce-qu\u2019un-plombage-dentaire-peut-g\u00eaner-une-irm--\"><strong>Can a Dental Filling Interfere with an MRI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern amalgams and composites contain very few ferromagnetic metals; they do not move or heat up. The artifact they cause remains confined to the affected tooth and does not affect brain imaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-peut-on-passer-une-irm-avec-un-appareil-de-contention-m\u00e9tallique--\"><strong>Can One Have an MRI with a Metal Retainer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, a small bonded metallic wire can remain in place for a brain MRI. However, it can create a slight artifact. With a PEEK wire, no removal is necessary, and the image remains perfectly clear.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-faq--\"><strong>FAQ <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758191970939\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Should I inform the radiologist about<\/strong> my retainer wire <strong>before the examination?<br\/><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Always: indicate the presence of your retainer on the safety questionnaire. They will adapt the sequences and confirm if the wire can remain. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758191992244\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much does the removal\/re-bonding of a wire before MRI cost?<br\/><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Without coverage, the debonding and re-bonding of a wire <a href=\"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/retainers\/retainer-wire-cost-reimbursement-and-annual-fees-2025\/\">can cost \u20ac150 to \u20ac200<\/a> depending on the practice. Choosing an MRI-compatible wire avoids this additional cost.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758192016213\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What if my wire debonds after the MRI?<br\/><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Contact your orthodontist as soon as possible; even a few weeks without retention are enough for teeth to shift. Prompt repair prevents relapse. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-conclusion--une-irm-c\u00e9r\u00e9brale-sereine-une-contention-pr\u00e9serv\u00e9e-\"><strong>Conclusion: A Smooth Brain MRI, Preserved Retention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies are clear: a <a href=\"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/retainers\/orthodontic-retainer-wire\/\">bonded retainer wire<\/a> <strong>does not prevent a reliable brain MRI<\/strong>, but steel can sometimes create a troublesome artifact, especially if the examination targets the lower areas of the skull. Titanium is better tolerated. <strong>PEEK,<\/strong> like that used by eZtain, is completely invisible on MRI: <strong>no removal, no interference, no compromise. <\/strong> Simply inform the medical team and, if removal is necessary, <strong>ensure the wire is re-bonded without delay:<\/strong> an interrupted retention, even temporarily, can be enough to cause your teeth to shift. With a 0% breakage rate over 5 years, eZtain also prevents costs related to replacing <a href=\"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/retainers\/detached-or-broken-retainer-wire-what-to-do\/\">broken or debonded retainers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>About the Author<br><br><\/summary>\n\n\n<p>Le <strong>Dr Nicolas Philippides<\/strong> est orthodontiste dipl\u00f4m\u00e9 de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Strasbourg, titulaire d\u2019un CES en orthop\u00e9die dento-faciale. Fort de plusieurs ann\u00e9es de pratique en cabinet, il a accompagn\u00e9 des centaines de patients dans leur traitement orthodontique, avec un engagement constant pour la stabilit\u00e9 et le confort \u00e0 long terme.<br>Face aux limites des contentions classiques, il d\u00e9cide en 2022 de fonder <strong>eZtain Lab<\/strong> : un projet n\u00e9 d\u2019un constat clinique simple mais r\u00e9current \u2014 trop de r\u00e9cidives dues \u00e0 des fils mal adapt\u00e9s ou trop fragiles. 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