| Study name |
Comparison of two different designs of fixed retainers for periodontal health of anterior teeth and their clinical efficacy |
| Methods |
Study design: double‐blinded (participant and outcome assessor), 2‐armed, parallel, randomised, active‐control trial
Setting: conducted in a university and hospital settling
Country: India
Duration of follow‐up: 1, 2, 3 and 4 months
Inclusion criteria
Male or female from 10‐50 years No missing mandibular incisors No restorations on the mandibular incisors that might affect retainer bonding on lingual enamel surfaces No morphologic crown anomalies Well aligned incisors after orthodontic treatment completion will be included
Exclusion criteria
A professional dental cleaning within the last 4 months A history of diabetes A habit of smoking Pre‐existing periodontal disease Post‐orthodontic periodontal disease Antibiotic prophylaxis prior to periodontal data collection, current use of antibiotics Pregnancy
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| Participants |
The study aims to enrol and randomise 30 participants. |
| Interventions |
Group A: wave‐type retainer. Wave retainer from canine of left side in mandible to canine on right side of arch Group B: straight twisted wire bonded lingual retainer. Straight retainer from canine of left side in mandible to canine on right side of arch |
| Outcomes |
Primary outcomes
Secondary outcomes (periodontal parameters)
Plaque Index Gingival pocket probing depths Gingival recession Bleeding on probing Oral hygiene ‐ questionnaire for frequency of brushing, flossing, ease of flossing and comfort of retainers
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| Starting date |
18 February 2021 |
| Contact information |
Principal Investigator: Dr Udita Thakkar
Institution: Department of Orthodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College, India
Email: druditamehta@gmail.com |
| Notes |
Contacted study author, awaiting a response |
