Background Retention is the phase of orthodontic treatment that attempts to keep teeth in the
corrected positions after treatment with orthodontic braces. Without a phase of retention …

Orthodontic treatment aims at providing an acceptable functional and aesthetic occlusion
with appropriate tooth movements. These movements are strongly related to interactions of …

Introduction Our objectives were to compare the stability of treatment and periodontal health
with fixed vs removable orthodontic retainers over a 4-year period. Methods A 4-year follow …

Objectives To evaluate the long‐term development of labial gingival recessions during
orthodontic treatment and retention phase. Material and Methods In this retrospective case …

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 …

Orthodontic retention is defined as maintaining teeth in optimal aesthetic and functional
position after treatment. Despite the necessity of retention phase and the factors influencing …

INTRODUCTION: Our aim was to assess the prevalence of gingival recessions in patients
before, immediately after, and 2 and 5 years after orthodontic treatment. METHODS: Labial …

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 …

Background: The use of postorthodontic fixed retainers made of wire and composite resin
bonded to the lingual/palatal tooth aspect is a common practice that can affect gingival …

The objective of this study was to survey retention procedures used in orthodontic practices
in the Netherlands. A questionnaire was sent to all 279 orthodontists working in the …