Objective evaluation of compliance after orthodontic treatment using Hawley or vacuum-formed retainers: A 2-center randomized controlled trial over a 3-month period

ConclusionsThis study found relatively high compliance in the short-term retention phase for both appliances. Vacuum-formed retainers were better accepted by adolescent patients, whereas those proceeding to private orthodontic practice were more compliant. There was a positive and statistically significant correlation between objective and subjective measures of compliance.RegistrationThis trial was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03683862.FundingNo funding or conflict of interest to be declared.ProtocolThe protocol was not published before trial commencement.
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research