Influence of fixed orthodontic steel retainers on gingival health and recessions of mandibular anterior teeth in an intact periodontium - a randomized, clinical controlled trial

• Main Authors: Hari Petsos (Author), Ralf Usherenko (Author), Iulia Dahmer (Author), Peter Eickholz (Author), Stefan Kopp (Author), Babak Sayahpour (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective Aim of this randomized clinical controlled trial was to evaluate the influence of fixed orthodontic steel retainers on gingival health and recessions of mandibular anterior teeth. Materials and methods After end of the orthodontic treatment, patients were randomly assigned into th...