Fixed and removable orthodontic retainers, effects on periodontal health compared: A systematic review [PDF]
The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the properties of the different types of orthodontic retainers, identify their differences and define which type of device is most effective and less harmful to periodontal health.
Vincenzo Quinzi +5 more
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Clinical comparison between Multi-Stranded Wires and Single strand Ribbon wires used for lingual fixed retainers [PDF]
Background Long-term retention with fixed retainers with a high success rate seems to be a reasonable solution to minimize or prohibit relapse of orthodontic treatment.
Valiollah Arash +1 more
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Stability, survival, and patient satisfaction with CAD/CAM versus conventional multistranded fixed retainers in orthodontic patients: a 6-month follow-up of a two-centre randomized controlled clinical trial. [PDF]
Summary Objectives The primary aim of this two-arm parallel two-centre randomized controlled trial was to compare computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) versus conventional multistranded fixed retainers (FRs) in terms of ...
Gera A +5 more
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Clinical factors affecting the longevity of fixed retainers and the influence of fixed retainers on periodontal health in periodontitis patients: a retrospective study. [PDF]
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical factors affecting the longevity of fixed retainers and the influence of fixed retainers on periodontal health in periodontitis patients.
Han JY +4 more
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Comparative assessment of relapse and failure between CAD/CAM stainless steel and standard stainless steel fixed retainers in orthodontic retention patients. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES To compare relapse and failure rates of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and standard fixed retainers. MATERIALS AND METHODS This single-center, single-blinded, prospective randomized clinical trial included 46 ...
Shim H, Foley P, Bankhead B, Kim KB.
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Relapse and inadvertent tooth movement post orthodontic treatment in individuals with fixed retainers: A review. [PDF]
Orthodontists must fully inform patients about the implications of orthodontic treatment and the subsequent need for retention. This review provides an update on relapse, unwanted movements and different factors that can cause loss of stability following
Chacón-Moreno A +2 more
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Accuracy of lingual fixed retainers fabricated using a CAD/CAM bending machine. [PDF]
Objective Lingual fixed retainers, made from 0.0175-inch 3-strand twisted stainless steel wire (TW) and 0.016 × 0.022-inch straight rectangular wire (RW), are generally used in clinical practice.
Cui FP, Park JJ, Kim SH.
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Stability, survival, patient satisfaction, and cost-minimization of CAD/CAM versus conventional multistranded fixed retainers in orthodontic patients: a 2-year follow-up of a two-centre randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Summary Background CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) fixed retainers (FRs) as an alternative to multistranded FRs to maintain orthodontic treatment outcome.
Pullisaar H +6 more
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Lower fixed retainers: bonded on all teeth or only on canines? A systematic review. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the stability after orthodontic treatment between two types of lower fixed retainers: those bonded onto all anterior teeth or those bonded only onto the canines.
Moda LB +5 more
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Three-dimensional stability during orthodontic retention: A comparative analysis of conventional, CAD/CAM-fabricated, and robotically bent fixed retainers versus removable appliances. [PDF]
To evaluate three-dimensional anterior tooth position changes during orthodontic retention and to compare the effectiveness of three distinct fixed retainer fabrication designs including robotically bent retainers alongside with removable retainers. This
Köck J +7 more
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