Clinical comparisons of different fixed orthodontic retainers [PDF]
Objective: The aim of this prospective clinical study was to compare the clinical outcomes of three different fixed lingual retainers, in terms of effects on periodontal health and success rate.
Recep Onur GÜNEŞ +2 more
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Post-treatment stability after insertion of CAD/CAM fabricated or Conventional fixed orthodontic retainers: a two-year follow-up [PDF]
Since relapse after orthodontic treatment and stability and failure of CAD/CAM fabricated and Conventional fixed retainers are widely discussed, this study investigated and compared two-year post-treatment stability after insertion of a CAD/CAM ...
Jörg A Lisson, Maike Tabellion
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Comparison Between Removable and Fixed Orthodontic Retainers [PDF]
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
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Fear of the Relapse: Effect of Composite Type on Adhesion Efficacy of Upper and Lower Orthodontic Fixed Retainers: In Vitro Investigation and Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]
The aim of this laboratory and clinical study is to determine the reliability of the flowable nanocomposite Filtek Supreme XTE (FL) for the adhesion of orthodontic retainers, compared to highly filled orthodontic resin Transbond XT (XT).
Scribante A +5 more
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Fixed Orthodontic Retainers: A Review [PDF]
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 ...
Yasemin Kartal, Burçak Kaya
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Effects of different orthodontic retainers on dental arch stability and periodontal health: a systematic review with pairwise meta-analysis and network meta-analysis [PDF]
Objective Orthodontic retainers play a crucial role in maintaining dental arch stability and periodontal health; however, the relative advantages of different retainer types remain inconsistent. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the comparative
Xiaochen Zhang +4 more
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The effects of fixed and removable orthodontic retainers: a systematic review [PDF]
Objective In the view of the widespread acceptance of indefinite retention, it is important to determine the effects of fixed and removable orthodontic retainers on periodontal health, survival and failure rates of retainers, cost-effectiveness, and ...
Dalya Al-Moghrabi +2 more
doaj +4 more sources
Fixed retainers are a reliable form of retention for avoiding relapse and maintaining dental arch shape. They function regardless of patient cooperation, and they fulfill high esthetic expectations. Teeth have tendency to return to their former position,
Jijo C Eapen, Amit Prakash
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Debonding characteristics of innovative 3D-printed lingual retainers following artificial aging and acid challenge [PDF]
Introduction: Traditional fixed retainers used after orthodontic therapy have many downsides. Objective: Innovative 3D-printed fixed retainers have been manufactured using nanoceramic hybrid resin-based material (SprintRay OnX®), investigating their ...
Noor Salam ALNUAIMY +2 more
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Periodontal implication of bonded and removable retainers: A comparative study [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to compare the periodontal health of the lower anterior teeth retained with the use of removable and fixed retainers. Fifty four cases receiving comprehensive orthodontic treatment in between 10 to 30 years were randomly ...
Sonali Mondal +5 more
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