Comparison of multistranded wire and fiber-reinforced composite retainers effects on periodontium: A randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Fixed orthodontic retainers are very important for treatment stability; however, adverse effects on the health of periodontium can be caused as a result of deposition of plaque and calculus.

Objectives

To compare and determine the effects of two mandibular fixed lingual retainers on the periodontal status, and to test the null hypothesis that there would be no significant difference on the periodontium health between the patients using fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) or multistranded wire (MSW) fixed retainers.

Methods

A total of 60 subjects were recruited, out of which 6 were excluded and 2 dropped out during the study. Hence, 52 subjects with mean age of 21.5 ± 3.6 years were included in the study. The sample was composed by 8 males (15.4%) and 44 fema

SUBMITTER: Nagani NI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10069746 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature