ArticleBritish dental journal2021
Orthodontic retention protocols: an evidence-based overview.
Article in British dental journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05968625 (Post-Treatment Stability, Changes in Mechanical Properties and Patients' OHRQoL Of Direct 3D-Printed Retainers Versus Thermoformed Retainers), which is not on this map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Post-Treatment Stability, Changes in Mechanical Properties and Patients' OHRQoL Of Direct 3D-Printed Retainers Versus Thermoformed Retainers: An Open-label Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed retainers and aligners : A systematic review.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Pooled it
- 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
- CAD/CAM nitinol bonded retainer versus a chairside rectangular-chain bonded retainer: A multicentre randomised controlled trial.Journal of orthodontics · 2023Trial
- Strategies for improving compliance with removable retention appliances: A qualitative study.Journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Dentoskeletal effects of the cast-splint Herbst, twin-block, and twin-force bite corrector devices used to correct class II malocclusion : Three-year follow-up.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Observational
- Protocols and Trends in Maintaining the Stability of Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes in Croatia over 10 Years: A Repeated Cross - Sectional Study.Acta stomatologica Croatica · 2026Article
- Camouflage Modalities of Treatment for Skeletal Class III Malocclusion in Adults-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- A Cross-Sectional Survey of Orthodontic Retention Practices and Opinions Among General Dental Practitioners in Australia.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Post-treatment stability after insertion of CAD/CAM fabricated or Conventional fixed orthodontic retainers: a two-year follow-up.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Changes in the distribution of occlusal forces in the course of the orthodontic retention phase : A prospective cohort study.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2025Article
- Effect of post-processing on the surface, optical, mechanical, and dimensional properties of 3D-printed orthodontic clear retainers.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Comparing the Impact of Titanium and Stainless Steel Retainers on Lower Incisor Stability, Periodontal Health, and Retainer Survival: A Preliminary Study.Turkish journal of orthodontics · 2024Article
- Pre-fabricated chain retainers as an alternative to traditional retainers.Journal of dental sciences · 2024Article
- Retention preferences and protocols of Brazilian orthodontists: a cross-sectional study.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2024Article
- A Novel 3-Dimensional Printed Nanoceramic Hybrid Resin Fixed Lingual Retainer: Characterization and Mechanical Tests.International journal of dentistry · 2024Article
- Direct 3D-Printed Orthodontic Retainers. A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Orthodontic Retention-Protocols and Materials-A Questionnaire Pilot Study among Polish Practitioners.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
In view of the diversity of orthodontic presentations, a single optimal retention protocol does not exist, with approaches tailored based on pre-treatment characteristics, treatment-induced changes and general patient characteristics. However, orthodontic practitioners should be responsive to the best available evidence to formulate optimal retention protocols in terms of appliance type, design and regimen, in particular. Based on a comprehensive search strategy, we discuss fundamental aspects concerning orthodontic retention of particular interest both to orthodontists and general dentists. These include stability and periodontal outcomes, cost-effectiveness, patient experiences, survival and failure rates of retainers, and the duration of retention.
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