A two-year comparative assessment of retention of arch width increases between modified vacuum-formed and Hawley retainers: a multi-center randomized clinical trial

• Main Authors: Asma Ashari (Author), Nik Mukhriz Nik Mustapha (Author), Jonathan Jun Xian Yuen (Author), Zhi Kuan Saw (Author), May Nak Lau (Author), Lew Xian (Author), Alizae Marny Fadzlin Syed Mohamed (Author), Rohaya Megat Abdul Wahab (Author), Chiew Kit Yeoh (Author), Malathi Deva Tata (Author), Sindhu Sinnasamy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Objectives To compare the clinical effectiveness of Hawley retainers (HRs) and modified vacuum-formed retainers (mVFRs) with palatal coverage in maintaining transverse expansion throughout a 24-month retention period and to assess the subjects' perception toward the retainers. Material...