Periodontal effects and survival rates of different mandibular retainers: comparison of bonding technique and wire thickness.

CONCLUSIONS: The periodontal outcomes or survival rates of mandibular fixed retainers were not affected by bonding technique or wire thickness, whereas gingival health improved with Essix retainers but not with fixed retainers. PMID: 31365926 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Eur J Orthod Source Type: research