Influence of fixed orthodontic steel retainers on gingival health and recessions of mandibular anterior teeth in an intact periodontium - a randomized, clinical controlled trial

Abstract Objective Aim of this randomized clinical controlled trial was to evaluate the influence of fixed orthodontic steel retainers on gingival health and recessions of mandibular anterior teeth. Materials and methods After end of the orthodontic treatment, patients were randomly assigned into th...

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Published in:	BMC Oral Health
Main Authors:	Hari Petsos, Ralf Usherenko, Iulia Dahmer, Peter Eickholz, Stefan Kopp, Babak Sayahpour
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Retainer Gingival health Gingival recession Periodontitis Orthodontic treatment
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03998-0