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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, Maurizio Pascadopoli, Sergio Beccari, Giovanna Beccari, Cinzia Rizzi, Paola Gandini, Andrea Scribante   +6 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, Nikolaos Pandis, Padhraig S Fleming   +2 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, Laszlo Barna Iantovics, Anamaria Bud, Eugen Silviu Bud, Dorin Ioan Cocoș, Alexandru Vlasa   +5 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, Declan T, Millett, Michael, Cronin   +2 more
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Assessment of the effectiveness of two different orthodontic retention protocols [PDF]

Folia Medica, 2023
Introduction: The main goal of orthodontic retention is to keep the teeth in their corrected positions. Fixed or removable retainers are the most common types of retainers used during the retention phase.
Manoela Kalaydzhieva, Silviya Krasteva, Mariya Stoilova-Todorova, Katya Todorova-Plachyiska, Konstantin Georgiev   +4 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, Arunas Vasiliauskas, Antanas Sidlauskas   +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, Ronald E. G. Jonkman, Jan de Lange   +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., Meursinge Reynders, Reint A.   +1 more
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Assessment of Orthodontic Retention Protocols and their Effects on Treatment Stability

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Orthodontic retention protocols are crucial for maintaining treatment stability post-orthodontic treatment. However, the optimal retention strategy remains debated.
Riddhi Chawla, Faisal Mohiuddin Ansari, Manjunath Chekka, M. Akhilesh, Arun V Deepak, Praveen Kumar Varma Datla, Preetham Ravuri   +6 more
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Effectiveness of different retention protocols in preventing posttreatment relapse after comprehensive orthodontic treatment

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: After undergoing comprehensive orthodontic treatment, maintaining the achieved results and preventing relapse remains a significant concern.
Afnan Alayyash
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