ArticleThe Angle orthodontist2020
Level of satisfaction in the use of the wraparound Hawley and thermoplastic maxillary retainers.
Article in The Angle orthodontist, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.
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A Randomised Crossover Clinical Trial to Compare the Effects of Different Storage Conditions on Removable Retainers
Efficacy in the Reduction of Hypersensitivity During Home Whitening With 16% Carbamide Peroxide Applied on Alternate Days: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Home Bleaching With 16% Carbamide Peroxide Using Conventional (Soft) Tray or Rigid Tray: a Randomized Blinded Equivalence Clinical Trial.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Patient satisfaction with at-home dental bleaching using Vivera or Essix retainers: a randomised clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- The influence of attachments on the adaptability and quality of life of patients using Invisalign.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The effect of bleaching agent on the compressive strength of orthodontic thermoplastic retainer materials.Dental research journal · 2025Article
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- A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei Darussalam.BDJ open · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo compare the level of satisfaction in the use of wraparound Hawley and thermoplastic maxillary retainers. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe study sample included 70 orthodontic patients (24 males and 46 females), who were in the retention stage (mean age = 20.80 years). All patients wore the two types of maxillary retainer for 1 month each, along with a 3×3 fixed mandibular retainer. After the use of each retainer, the patients responded to a questionnaire evaluating the level of satisfaction with their use of the maxillary retainer. Intergroup comparison was performed by independent
resultsThe thermoplastic retainer was better for swallowing and the wraparound Hawley appliance was better for hygiene and durability. The other factors evaluated (adaptation, speech, comfort, esthetics, satisfaction, and fitting) did not show significant differences between the retainers. There was also no significant difference in preference for the appliances.
conclusionsRegarding the overall satisfaction and the preference, there was no difference between the wraparound Hawley and thermoplastic retainers. The wraparound Hawley appliance was better in hygiene and resistance than the thermoplastic retainer; and the thermoplastic appliance was better than the wraparound Hawley for swallowing fluids and saliva.
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