U.S., June 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07650630) titled 'Comparison Between Periodontal Effects of Fixed and Vacuum-Formed Retainers' on June 09.
Brief Summary: One of the most crucial aspects of orthodontic therapy is retention, which is required to prevent orthodontic relapse . There are two main types of retainers, removable retainer which depends on patient compliance to achieve proper results, and fixed retainer which can overcome the problem of patient compliance, but with using it there is higher risk of plaque accumulation and the process of brushing teeth becomes more complex. However, it is not known whether this necessarily leads to worsening of periodontal outcomes . The incre...