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Ann Liljegren
Ann Liljegren
Sweden
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Review Article
Stability and Side Effects of Orthodontic Retainers - A Systematic Review
Author(s): Anna Westerlund, Eva-Lotte Daxberg, Ann Liljegren, Charitini Oikonomou, Maria Ransjö, Ola Samuelsson and Petteri SjögrenAnna Westerlund, Eva-Lotte Daxberg, Ann Liljegren, Charitini Oikonomou, Maria Ransjö, Ola Samuelsson and Petteri Sjögren
Background: The role of orthodontic retainers in maintaining stability after orthodontic treatment, and side effects associated with orthodontic retainers have not been well established. Objective: To investigate whether fixed retainers improve stability after orthodontic treatment, or increase the risk of side effects on the teeth and periodontium in comparison with removable retainers, no retainer, or fiberotomy. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, HTAdatabases of NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU), Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services (NOKC), Danish Health and Medicines Authority, and reference lists. Data extraction was verified by at .. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000258