Failure of fixed orthodontic retainers: A systematic review [PDF]
To evaluate the risk of failure of fixed orthodontic retention protocols.Screening for inclusion eligibility, quality assessment of studies and data extraction was performed independently by two authors.The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and CENTRAL were searched with no restrictions on publication date or language using detailed strategies.
Anna Iliadi, Dimitrios Kloukos
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Young people’s experiences of orthodontic retainers: A qualitative study [PDF]
Objective: To investigate young people’s experiences of retainers, the associated impact of retainers on their lives and their perceptions of what influences their own co-operation. Design: Qualitative, cross-sectional study. Setting:
Jennifer Kettle +2 more
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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
doaj +3 more sources
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
Direct 3D-Printed Orthodontic Retainers. A Systematic Review [PDF]
Ioannis A Tsolakis +2 more
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Difference in Orthodontic Patients’ Perceptions of Essix and Hawley Retainers [PDF]
Objective: To determine differences in how orthodontic patients perceive the aesthetics relating to the use of Essix and Hawley retainers. Material and Methods: Photographs of a female patient using an Essix retainer and a Hawley retainer, respectively ...
Putri I. Kusumawardhani +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
Diagnostic compatibility of various fixed orthodontic retainers for head/neck MRI and dental MRI [PDF]
Sabine Heiland +2 more
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Long-term Effectiveness of Maxillary and Mandibular Bonded Orthodontic Retainers. [PDF]
PURPOSE This retrospective cohort study investigated the long-term effectiveness of one type of maxillary and 2 types of mandibular fixed lingual retainers.
Kocher KE +4 more
europepmc +3 more sources
To ensure that the results of fixed orthodontic therapy are maintained and do not relapse, it is crucial to retain and preserve the treatment outcomes. Retention is an essential aspect of orthodontics and can be viewed as the final stage of treatment. It is necessary to maintain an optimal esthetic and functional occlusion following orthodontic therapy.
Abdulfatah B. Khmaj +2 more
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Cytotoxicity and Endocrine Disruption in Materials Used for Removable Orthodontic Retainers: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Marcin Mikulewicz, Katarzyna Chojnacka
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