Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 215-216, December 2009

Fixed Lingual Retainers Prevent Relapse of Lower Incisor Alignment

The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 4088 Postle Hall, 305 West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1267, Phone: 614-688-3146

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Effectiveness of lingual retainers bonded to the canines in preventing mandibular incisor relapse.

Renkema AM, Al-Assad S, et al.

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2008;134(2):179e1-8.

Reviewer

Katherine Vig, BDS, MS, FDS, Dorth

Purpose/Question

Will a bonded retainer to the mandibular canines prevent relapse of orthodontically aligned lower incisors?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Retrospective consecutive case series

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00106-7

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.06.002

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 215-216, December 2009

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