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Evaluation of the Corrosion Resistance of Different Types of Orthodontic Fixed Retention Appliances: A Preliminary Laboratory Study

open access: yesJournal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023
(i) Objective: The present study aimed to compare the electrochemical corrosion resistance of six different types of fixed lingual retainer wires used as fixed retention appliances in an in vitro study.
Busra Kumrular   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A survey of retention practices and protocols followed among orthodontists in India

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2021
Background: There are different types of retention protocols and retainers prescribed by the orthodontists across the globe. Aim: The study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the retention practices followed by the orthodontists in India. Materials
S R Radha   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Metal versus Fiberglass Post-Orthodontic Retainers Short-Term Effects on Plaque Index and Microbial Colonization: An Observational Study

open access: yesLife, 2022
In orthodontics, post-treatment retention phase is crucial for maintaining the obtained clinical results. In cases of crowding, a bonded fixed retainer is often chosen to maintain teeth alignment in the anterior sector of the lower dental arch.
Stefano Mummolo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Orthodontist and periodontist’s knowledge, attitudes and aspects of clinical practice, regarding fixed lower orthodontic retainers

open access: yesDental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2021
Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and aspects of the clinical practice of orthodontists and periodontists, regarding lower fixed orthodontic retainers.
Ruth Suzanne Maximo da COSTA   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lingual Retainer Application Using Indirect Bonding Technique: A Technical Note [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Dental Materials and Techniques, 2022
Introduction: Fixed retainers are the most commonly used method of retention after orthodontic treatment. Accurate and passive adaptation of the fixed retainer wire to the anterior teeth, in addition to moisture control during the bonding procedure, are ...
Genta Agani Sabah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison Between Removable and Fixed Orthodontic Retainers

open access: yesJournal of Vocational Health Studies, 2017
Background: There are two kinds of retainers: removable retainer and fixed retainer. Removable retainer is an orthodontic retainer which can be inserted and removed by the patient, whereas fixed retainer is bonded permanently on teeth, it cannot be ...
Sianiwati Goenharto   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fixed orthodontic retainers and periodontal health

open access: yesEvidence-Based Dentistry, 2020
Data sources The following electronic databases were searched from 1946 to 31 August 2019: Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov, the National Research Register and Pro-Quest Dissertation Abstracts and Thesis database.Study selection The following study designs were eligible: randomised ...
Steegmans, Pauline A. J.   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Simplified Method of Bonding the Fixed Retainer

open access: yesJournal of Indian Orthodontic Society, 2011
PS Vijayalakshmi   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Fixed Orthodontic Retainers: A Review

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2019
Orthodontic retention is defined as maintaining teeth in optimal aesthetic and functional position after treatment. Despite the necessity of retention phase and the factors influencing the stability of the teeth after orthodontic treatment was discussed by the orthodontist for a long time, it is accepted that a retention phase is essential for ...
Yasemin Kartal, Burçak Kaya
openaire   +3 more sources

Effects of three orthodontic retainers on periodontal pathogens and periodontal parameters

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2023
The objective of this study was to compare and evaluate the changes in periodontal pathogens and periodontal status within 6 months of wearing three orthodontic retainers, namely, vacuum-formed retainer (VFR), Hawley retainer (HR), and lingual fixed ...
Bowen Li   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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