The effectiveness of adjuncts or alternatives to the use of orthodontic retainers in preserving posttreatment outcomes: A systematic review

Al-Moghrabi, Dalya; Algharbi, Muteb; Arqub, Sarah Abu; Alkadhimi, Aslam; Fleming, Padhraig S.

doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.08.022

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.08.022

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The effectiveness of adjuncts or alternatives to the use of orthodontic retainers in preserving posttreatment outcomes: A systematic review

Dalya Al-Moghrabi

Muteb Algharbi

Sarah Abu Arqub

et al.

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Finishing and detailing with the pre-adjusted edgewise labial fixed appliance: the why, the what and the how

Donovan,

McMorrow,

Salloum

et al. 2024

Orthodontic Update

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Finishing and detailing is typically undertaken towards the end of orthodontic treatment. It should, however, be considered at the start of treatment and then evaluated at the end of each treatment stage. An appraisal of the disharmony between the planned and observed facial, skeletal and occlusal objectives is required with ongoing refinement to achieve the treatment goals. With the pre-adjusted edgewise labial fixed appliance, finishing and detailing may involve bracket repositioning, archform adjustment, localized wire bending, elastic traction, partial debonding, occlusal adjustment as well as restorative and periodontal input. It should also take into consideration the retention plan. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article summarizes what is involved in finishing and detailing with the pre-adjusted edgewise labial fixed appliance in regard to aesthetics, function and stability, and critiques the evidence available in relation to these aspects.

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Finishing and detailing with the pre-adjusted edgewise labial fixed appliance: the why, the what and the how

Donovan,

McMorrow,

Salloum

et al. 2024

Orthodontic Update

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Blanket or tailored prescription of retainers in orthodontics: a questionnaire-based study

Al-Moghrabi,

Alkadhimi,

Abu Arqub

et al. 2023

The Angle Orthodontist

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Objective To explore retainer protocols and how they are influenced by orthodontic presentation and the nature of occlusal correction. Materials and Methods A prepiloted 45-item online questionnaire targeting orthodontists was developed. The questionnaire covered clinical preferences in terms of retainer type, fabrication, and follow-up during retention; the clinical indications for adjunctive surgical procedures; and the use of active designs to mitigate relapse in specific malocclusions. Results A total of 206 responses were obtained. The majority of the respondents prescribed maxillary removable and mandibular fixed retainers, with almost half (49.1%) reviewing patients for more than 1 year primarily in person (95.1%). The majority prescribed vacuum-formed (69.6%) 1-mm-thick (44.3%) retainers. Only 37.3% were aware of the type of material used, with polyethylene terephthalate glycol copolymer, followed by polypropylene, being the most common. Hawley retainers were preferred following nonsurgical maxillary expansion and with suboptimal interdigitation. A preference for clear retainers and/or fixed retainers was found in open-bite cases and deep-bite cases. Supracrestal fiberotomy was prescribed commonly (61.1%) for rotations greater than 90°. No retainer was rarely prescribed except after the correction of an anterior crossbite. Conclusions Blanket prescription of orthodontic retention is common, with limited awareness of clear plastic retainer materials. Future trials evaluating the effectiveness of approaches for retainer prescription based on the presenting malocclusion would be timely.

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The effectiveness of adjuncts or alternatives to the use of orthodontic retainers in preserving posttreatment outcomes: A systematic review

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Finishing and detailing with the pre-adjusted edgewise labial fixed appliance: the why, the what and the how

Finishing and detailing with the pre-adjusted edgewise labial fixed appliance: the why, the what and the how

Blanket or tailored prescription of retainers in orthodontics: a questionnaire-based study

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