: "Comparative Evaluation of 3 Dimensional Changes of Dentition in Post Orthodontic Patients With Immediate vs Delayed (Post 3 Days) Retainer Delivery

Launched by POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES ROHTAK · May 26, 2023

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**Trial Summary:**

This clinical trial is looking at how the timing of retainer delivery affects the position of teeth after orthodontic treatment, which is when braces are removed. When braces come off, it's important to keep the teeth in their new positions, and this is done by using retainers. The study aims to find out whether giving patients their retainers immediately after braces are removed, or waiting three days, makes a difference in how well the teeth stay straight.

To participate in this study, you need to be an adult who has completed orthodontic treatment with specific types of braces and wires, and your treatment should have lasted between 2 to 3 years. You should also have good oral hygiene and be able to wear your retainer as instructed. If you join, you’ll be monitored to see how your teeth respond to the different timing of retainer delivery. This research could help orthodontists understand the best practices for retaining the results of orthodontic treatment, ensuring that patients keep their smiles beautiful for years to come.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult orthodontic patients treated with 022\*028 MBT appliance with following sequence of wires- 014, 016, 16\*22, 17\*25, 19\*25 NiTi followed by 19\*25 SS.
• • Treatment duration of 24-36 months with Optimal functional occlusion at end of treatment (PAR score \>70%).
• • Class I bimax and Class II div I with pre-treatment Little's irregularity index \<6mm in both upper and lower arch.
• • Nonsurgical and non-orthopedic patients.
• • Non syndromic patients and no impaction of teeth except third molars.
• • No previous orthodontic treatment.
• • Optimal periodontal condition and Good oral hygiene.
• • Good compliance regarding retainer wear (Cases who never missed more than 2 consecutive appointment and who reported with less no of breakages).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects with incomplete orthodontic treatment.
• • TMJ disorder patients.
• • Any systemic disease affecting bone and general growth.
• • Patients with incomplete records.
• • Patient who fail to follow up or undergo complete treatment.
• • Patient with learning difficulties