Objective In the view of the widespread acceptance of indefinite retention, it is important to
determine the effects of fixed and removable orthodontic retainers on periodontal health …

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 …

Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the survival rates and periodontal
health in patients with 3-strand round twisted (RT) vs 8-strand rectangular braided (RB) fixed …

Objective Retainers play a critical role in the long-term success of orthodontic treatment. The
aims of this study were to evaluate the survival time of different retainers and to investigate …

Introduction The aim of this 2-arm parallel trial was to assess patient compliance objectively
with Hawley or vacuum-formed retainers in the maxillary arch in a 3-month period after …

The need for long-term retention following orthodontic treatment is now considered essential
to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The vacuum-formed retainer (VFR) has …

Relapse is unpredictable. Retention is used at the end of orthodontic treatment to resist tooth
movements back toward the original malocclusion, but it is also required to resist unwanted …

Objective: Economic evaluations provide an important basis for allocation of resources and
health services planning. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the costs of …

Background: Economic evaluation is assuming increasing importance as an integral
component of health services research. Aim: To conduct a systematic review of the literature …

Background Health economic evaluation is a methodology to maximize health benefits and
minimize opportunity costs and is of increasing importance in informing resource allocation …