ReviewBritish dental journal2021
The rationale for orthodontic retention: piecing together the jigsaw.
Review in British dental journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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16 citing papers in PubMed.
- A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Thermoformed and 3D-Printed Retainers in Young Adults: Evaluation of Post-treatment Stability and Patient Satisfaction.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Trial
- Stability, survival, patient satisfaction, and cost-minimization of CAD/CAM versus conventional multistranded fixed retainers in orthodontic patients: a 2-year follow-up of a two-centre randomized controlled trial.European journal of orthodontics · 2024Trial
- A Cross-Sectional Survey of Orthodontic Retention Practices and Opinions Among General Dental Practitioners in Australia.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Analysis of predictive factors for post-orthodontic stability: a retrospective cohort study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- How do infrared and near-infrared lasers influence autophagy and alveolar bone remodeling in rats during orthodontic tooth retention?BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Treatment of class II malocclusion and ectopic maxillary canines: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2025Article
- Additive Manufactured Magnetoelectric Wireless Retainer as the Periodontal Remodeler for Post-Orthodontic Tissue Reconstruction and Relapse-Inhibition.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Efficacy of planned moderate to severe torque changes in mandibular central incisors with an initial series of Invisalign aligners: a retrospective cohort study.The Angle orthodontist · 2025Article
- Debonding forces and failure modes of customized three-dimensional printed nano-ceramic hybrid resin fixed lingual retainers.Journal of orthodontic science · 2025Article
- Role of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Alveolar Bone Remodeling during Orthodontic Retention Phase in Rat Models.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Direct 3D-Printed Orthodontic Retainers. A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Dynamics and observations of long-term orthodontic tooth movement and subsequent relapse in C57BL/6 mice.Experimental animals · 2023Article
- Evaluation of relapse with thermoplastic retainers equipped with microsensors.The Angle orthodontist · 2022Article
- Proposed parameters of optimal central incisor positioning in orthodontic treatment planning: A systematic review.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2022Article
- Do orthodontic fixed retainers guarantee the stability of dental alignment at the end of orthodontic treatment?Evidence-based dentistry · 2021Article
- Relapse and inadvertent tooth movement post orthodontic treatment in individuals with fixed retainers: A review.Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Review
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Abstract
Retaining teeth in their corrected positions following orthodontic treatment is one of the most challenging aspects of orthodontic practice. Despite much research, the rationale for retention is not entirely clear. Teeth tend to revert to their pre-treatment positions due to periodontal and gingival, soft tissue, occlusal and growth factors. Changes may also follow normal dentofacial ageing and are unpredictable with great variability. In this overview, each of these factors are discussed with their implications for retention, along with adjunctive procedures to minimise relapse. The state of current knowledge, methods used to assess relapse, factors regarded as predictive of or associated with stability as well as overcorrection are outlined. Potential areas requiring further investigation are suggested. The way in which the clinician may manage current retention practice, with a need for individualised retention plans and selective retainer wear, is also considered.
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