Periodontal indexes of two types of 3 x 3 retainers: 0.032-in SS V-loop versus 0.0215-in SS coaxial - a randomized crossover trial

• Main Authors: Diogo Marques SAPATA (Author), Cléverson de OLIVEIRA E SILVA (Author), Renata Corrêa PASCOTTO (Author), Thais Maria Freire Fernandes POLETI (Author), Maristela Sayuri Inoue ARAI (Author), Adilson Luiz RAMOS (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: This randomized crossover trial evaluated periodontal indexes of two types of 3 x 3 retainers (a modified 0.032-in SS V-loop retainer and a conventional 0.0215-in SS coaxial wire retainer) after bonded for six months. Also, bonded failure rate, and a questionnaire about comfort,...