ArticleBritish dental journal2021
Orthodontic retention and the role of the general dental practitioner.
Article 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 5 papers.
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- A Cross-Sectional Survey of Orthodontic Retention Practices and Opinions Among General Dental Practitioners in Australia.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Comparison of survival rate and duration of maxillary and mandibular lingual bonded retainers - a retrospective cohort study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Dutch dentists' involvement in orthodontic retention: monitoring, opinions, competence and communication gaps.European journal of orthodontics · 2025Article
- Environmental sustainability of post-orthodontic dental retainers: a comparative life-cycle assessment of Hawley and Essix retainers.European journal of orthodontics · 2024Article
- Do orthodontic fixed retainers guarantee the stability of dental alignment at the end of orthodontic treatment?Evidence-based dentistry · 2021Article
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Abstract
Introduction Long-term orthodontic retention using removable or fixed retainers is needed to maintain the outcome of orthodontic treatment. The aim of this article is to describe how long-term retention is managed and to report on a survey of general dental practitioners (GDPs) as to how this management currently operates in the UK.Materials and methods GDPs were invited to complete a short online survey on orthodontic retention using an open notice posted in the British Dental Journal and a direct email to the members of a local dental clinical society.Results Fifty-six GDPs completed the online survey. Overall, the findings highlighted poor levels of communication between orthodontists and GDPs with respect to the latter assuming responsibility for the management of long-term retention.Conclusion The management of long-term retention could be improved by more effective communication between the orthodontist and GDP. One solution might be a retention management pro forma. GDPs are in some instances willing to undertake more of the management of retention following further training and possible remuneration.
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