Anterior tooth alignment: A comparison of orthodontic retention regimens 5 years posttreatment.

Conclusion: The 5-year treatment outcome, as measured by the PAR Index, was good. Stability of the maxillary anterior alignment 5 years posttreatment did not appear to be influenced by choice of retention protocol. Mandibular anterior alignment was significantly better for the group using a fixed retainer compared with the group where the retainer was removed 3 years posttreatment.
PMID: 25140669 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - August 20, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bjering R, Birkeland K, Vandevska-Radunovic V Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research