Retention is necessary following orthodontic treatment to prevent relapse of the final
occlusal outcome. Relapse can occur as a result of forces from the periodontal fibres around …

Introduction The objective of this systematic review was to assess the available evidence in
the literature for the effects of fixed orthodontic retainers on periodontal health. Methods The …

The achievement of aesthetic, functional occlusion should not mark the end of the
orthodontic intervention. To prevent relapse, retention needs advance planning, and may …

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 …

Introduction The study aimed to evaluate the content and quality of information offered by
YouTube for patients seeking information related to orthodontic retainers. Methods YouTube …

INTRODUCTION: Retention is an important, even critical, component of orthodontic
treatment. There is little research on practice protocols and patient compliance with long …

Aims: To survey retention protocols and need for practical retention guidelines among
orthodontists in Norway and to compare the results with similar studies in other countries …

Objective The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of a CAD/CAM nickel‐
titanium retainer on the stability of mandibular anterior teeth and periodontal health and to …

The aim of this trial was to compare two different orthodontic retention regimens: is night-
only wear of upper and lower Hawley retainers for 1 year as effective as 6 months full-time …

Disclosed is a non-invasive method of realignment of maloccluded teeth of a patient
suffering from a periodontal and/or an orthognathic condition that includes application of …