Orthodontic retention protocols: an evidence-based overview

D Al-Moghrabi, SJ Littlewood, PS Fleming - British Dental Journal, 2021 - nature.com
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 …

A survey of orthodontic clear aligner practices among orthodontists

MJ Meade, T Weir - American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to survey orthodontic clear aligner
therapy (CAT) practices among orthodontists in Australia. Methods A pilot-tested electronic …

A Cross‐Sectional Survey of the Use of Clear Aligners by General Dentists in Australia

MJ Meade, T Weir - Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives The primary aim of the investigation was to survey clear aligner therapy (CAT)
use among general dentists in Australia. A secondary aim was to evaluate the factors that …

An assessment of the treatment information contained within the websites of direct‐to‐consumer orthodontic aligner providers

MJ Meade, CW Dreyer - Australian Dental Journal, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background The use of direct‐to‐consumer (DTC) orthodontic aligners is growing. The
purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of information contained within the websites …

Orthodontic retention and retainers: Quality of information provided by dental professionals on YouTube

MJ Meade, P Sooriakumaran, CW Dreyer - American Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction The evaluation of the quality of information (QOI) contained within oral health-
related videos on the video-streaming Web site YouTube has been limited. This study aimed …

Stability, survival, and patient satisfaction with CAD/CAM versus conventional multistranded fixed retainers in orthodontic patients: a 6-month follow-up of a two-centre …

A Gera, H Pullisaar, PM Cattaneo… - European Journal of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Objectives The primary aim of this two-arm parallel two-centre randomized controlled trial
was to compare computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) …

Analysis of the information contained within TikTok videos regarding orthodontic retention

MJ Meade, CW Dreyer - Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists, 2022 - Elsevier
Background To analyze the content, reliability, and quality of relevant TikTok videos
regarding orthodontic retention. Methods Six relevant terms were searched on the TikTok …

What's in a hashtag: a content evaluation of Instagram posts related to orthodontic retention and retainers

MJ Meade, CW Dreyer - Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate and compare the content of posts placed on Instagram by orthodontic
treatment providers (OTP) and patients regarding orthodontic retention and retainers …

Blanket or tailored prescription of retainers in orthodontics: a questionnaire-based study

D Al-Moghrabi, A Alkadhimi… - The Angle …, 2024 - meridian.allenpress.com
Objective To explore retainer protocols and how they are influenced by orthodontic
presentation and the nature of occlusal correction. Materials and Methods A prepiloted 45 …

Retention decisions and protocols among orthodontists practicing in Canada: a cross-sectional survey

NCR Carneiro, MTC Nóbrega, MJ Meade… - American Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction This study aimed to survey retention protocols and retainer characteristics
among orthodontists practicing in Canada. Methods An online questionnaire was distributed …