Patients' perception of orthodontic retainers: a systematic review

CONCLUSION: The current evidence, although very limited, suggests that orthodontic retainers have an initial negative impact related to discomfort and functional limitations, but they seem to regress over time. There is a preference for thermoplastic over Hawley-type retainers. However, thermoplastic retainers cause different functional difficulties, and bonded retainers present the advantage of affecting speech function less than orthodontic removable retainers, although they can facilitate oral hygiene problems.REGISTRATION: PROSPERO (CRD42022306665).PMID:38071751 | DOI:10.1093/ejo/cjad068

Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - December 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Larissa Barbosa Moda Renata Travassos da Rosa Moreira Bastos Carlos Flores-Mir David Normando Source Type: research