Fixed and removable orthodontic retainers, effects on periodontal health compared: A systematic review

The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the properties of the different types of orthodontic retainers, identify their differences and define which type of device is most effective and less harmful to periodontal health. Methods: A literature search was carried out by a reviewer by consultin...

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Published in:	Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
Main Authors:	Vincenzo Quinzi, Elisabetta Carli, Alessandra Mummolo, Federica De Benedictis, Simone Ettore Salvati, Gianluca Mampieri
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-03-01
Subjects:	Fixed orthodontic appliances Removable orthodontic appliances Orthodontic retainers Periodontal index Gingivitis
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426823000271