| Artun, [14] |
Norway |
CT |
n=108
Group 1: n= 31
Group 2: n=18
Group 3: n=14
(Group 4: n=20)
Group 5: n= 25 |
? a |
Groups 1 and 2
Interproximal:
Mean: 0.37 (sd 0.39)
Lingual:
Mean: 0.22 (sd 0.29)
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Group 5
Interproximal:
Mean: 0.38 (sd 0.36)
ns.
Lingual:
Mean: 0.14 (sd 0.20)
ns.
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Group 1= Mandibular cuspid retainer .032 spiral wire.
Group 2= Mandibular cuspid retainer .032 plain wire.
Group 3= Maxillary .0195 flexible spiral wire retainer.
Group 4= Maxillary retainer plate
Group 5= No retainer.
Cuspid retainer = bonded only to cuspids.
3-3- retainer = bonded to each tooth.
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