Factors affecting orthodontists' management of the retention phase.

Conclusions: The null hypothesis was rejected because the number of follow-up visits during the retention phase was affected by practitioner experience, whether VFRs were used, whether the orthodontist considered the presence of third molars or special-needs patients when choosing the type of retainer, and to whom the orthodontist attributed responsibility during the retention phase. PMID: 23944224 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23944224?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - August 14, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bibona K, Shroff B, Best AM, Lindauer SJ Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research

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