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On the design of looped orthodontic retainer wires.
Removable Hawley orthodontic retainers have long been prescribed by clinicians following completion of active therapy. Only minor changes have occurred in the design of the retainer over the past 40 years. Structural, in-service failures of this appliance are typically: 1) permanent (inelastic) deformation of the as-prepared labial bow from masticatory
Carr Rj+3 more
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Orthodontic-surgical therapy of retained upper canine
Introduction. Therapy of impacted teeth is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing issues for the experts in the field of dentistry. General dental practitioners, as well as specialists in the field of pediatric dentistry, periodontology, orthodontics and particularly oral and maxillofacial surgery have been facing this challenge throughout ...
Sinisa Mirkovic+4 more
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Accuracy of Orthodontic 3D Printed Retainers versus Thermoformed Retainers
Background: The integration of the current technology of CBCT and 3D CAD/CAM technology has great potential in the field of orthodontics, which is not yet fully investigated. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the accuracy of 3D printed retainers in comparison to vacuum formed retainers. Methods: Alginate impressions were taken for ten patients
Amr Ragab El-Beialy+3 more
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Finite Element Analysis of Fixed Orthodontic Retainers
The efficacy of retainers is a pivotal concern in orthodontic care. This study examined the biomechanical behaviour of retainers, particularly the influence of retainer stiffness and tooth resilience on force transmission and stress distribution. To do this, a finite element model was created of the lower jaw from the left to the right canine with a ...
Sebastian Hetzler+5 more
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What type of orthodontic retainer is best? [PDF]
Data sources The Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Medline and Embase were searched. Several journals were searched by hand (American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (formerly American Journal of Orthodontics), Angle Orthodontist European Journal of ...
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Influence of a mandibular fixed orthodontic retainer on periodontal health
Abstract Objective: To investigate the impact of bonded mandibular orthodontic retainers on local periodontal health. Methods: Two groups of subjects were recruited and designated Group F+, individuals who were provided with a fixed wire lingual retainer in the mandibular anterior area
Kaji Akihiko+3 more
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Orthodontic Fixed retainers: a systematic review
Introduction: the objective of this study was to evaluate the periodontal effects of fixed retainers in the long term. Methods: a search in electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, Embase, ProQuest, Ebsco, Biomed Central, Medline, Lilacs, and Google Scholar) and a manual search with no language restrictions.
Wasserman, Isaac+4 more
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Orthodontic retainers are used at the end of an orthodontic treatment to retain the achieved tooth position. Without a phase of retention, there is a tendency for the teeth to relapse towards their initial position after treatment. The aetiology of relapse is not fully understood but relates to a number of factors that involves periodontal and occlusal
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Fixed orthodontic retainers and periodontal health [PDF]
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 ...
Reint Meursinge Reynders+1 more
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Removable orthodontic retainers: practical considerations
British Dental Journal, 2021This article provides an overview of removable orthodontic retainers, discussing their history and the different types available, and compares the two most popular removable retainers. Practical information on consent and the clinical steps involved in the provision of removable retainers, as well as suggested wear and care instructions, are also ...
Simon J. Littlewood, Esma J. Doğramacı
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