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Fabrication of the retainer and choice of retention
| Characteristic | Frequency, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Retainer preparation | ||
| Commercial lab | 135 (59.0) | |
| In office lab | 94 (41.0) | |
|
| ||
| Reason for selection of retention in individual arches | Maxilla, n (%) | Mandible, n (%) |
|
| ||
| Aesthetics | 93 (17.0) | 81 (15.4) |
| Easy fabrication | 62 (11.3) | 64 (12.2) |
| User friendly | 130 (23.7) | 129 (24.6) |
| Personal preference | 66 (12.0) | 72 (13.7) |
| Posttreatment status of occlusion | 155 (28.3) | 147 (28.0) |
| Cost factor | 42 (7.7) | 32 (6.1) |
