U.S., March 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07476950) titled 'Survival Rate of Two Types of Multistranded Fixed Retainers' on March 08.
Brief Summary: 1. Why is this study being done? After orthodontic treatment (such as braces), teeth can move back toward their original positions. To prevent this, orthodontists use retainers during the retention phase of treatment. One common option is a fixed retainer, which is a thin wire bonded to the inside surfaces of the front teeth. Fixed retainers help keep teeth in their corrected positions for many years. There are different types of fixed retainers, and they differ in how the wire is made. However, it is still unclear which type works best and las...