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Orthodontic Fixed Retainer and Unwanted Movements of Lower Anterior Teeth: A Case Report
Case Reports in Dentistry, 2022 The use of fixed retainers at the end of an orthodontic treatment has become a standard practice. Nonetheless, orthodontic relapse can still occur, requiring retreatment in the most severe cases.
Maria Francesca Sfondrini +6 more
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Retrospective Study Regarding Orthodontic Retention Complications in Clinical Practice
Applied Sciences, 2021 At the end of any orthodontic treatment, retention is a necessary phase. Unfortunately, the current retention devices and the lack of proper oral hygiene on the part of patients lead to the accumulation of dental plaque, periodontal inflammation, and ...
Sorana Maria Bucur +5 more
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IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research, 2019 Retainer is a removable retainer that is popular in the present day. Compared with conventional fixed and removable orthodontic retainers, it is a more esthetic, comfortable, and inexpensive appliance. Keywords: Retainer removable fixed.
Rahul Kumar Anand +4 more
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Social perceptions of orthodontic retainer wear [PDF]
The European Journal of Orthodontics, 2013 Social perceptions are influenced by dental appearance. The aim of this study was to determine whether social perceptions of a young adult are influenced by orthodontic retainer design and appearance.Following ethical approval, a pilot-tested questionnaire study was conducted with 402 third-level students from the Republic of Ireland.
Maurice J, Meade +2 more
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Oral Microbiome in Orthodontic Acrylic Retainer
Polymers, 2022 The oral microbiome can be shifted if the patients wear the acrylic retainers for a lengthy period. It is essential to understand the components of the plaque in order to forestall the development of dental caries and gingivitis. The aim of this study is to report the bacterial communities that adhere to the acrylic retainers by full-length nanopore ...
Punnisa Kasibut +3 more
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The effects of fixed and removable orthodontic retainers: a systematic review
Progress in Orthodontics, 2016 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
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Fixed orthodontic retainers and periodontal health
Evidence-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
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A survey of protocols and trends in orthodontic retention
Progress in Orthodontics, 2017 Background The objectives of this study were to evaluate retention procedures and protocols which are used by the orthodontists in Lithuania and to identify commonly used types of dental retainers.
Alvyda Andriekute +2 more
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Fixed Flexible Spiral Wire Retainers and Unwanted Tooth Movements: A Case Report
Applied Sciences, 2023 This case report presents a study of unwanted tooth movements during the retention phase after orthodontic treatment. The early recognition of these unwanted tooth movements is paramount for patients and clinicians to prevent the associated negative ...
Pauline A. J. Steegmans +2 more
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Applied Sciences, 2020 The purpose of this article is to evaluate the amount of the relapse of anterior crowding and the efficacy of retention appliances by reviewing the best available scientific evidence. A survey of articles published up to November 2019 about the stability
Antonino Lo Giudice +5 more
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