Authors : Dr. Sharath Kumar Shetty; Dr Bopanna K. M.; Dr. Mahesh Kumar

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24APR1795

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Abstract : "This study aimed to examine the retention protocols and materials for fixed retainers utilized by orthodontic clinicians in Karnataka state, India. The survey was conducted between January 2023 and April 2023, with a questionnaire designed using Google Forms. After validation, the questionnaire was distributed to a verified active orthodontists' group consisting of 161 members. Responses to individual questions were presented as percentages and tabulated. A chi-squared test of proportion was employed to compare the proportions of clinicians using retainers with different characteristics and indicating the superiority of specific clinical solutions. Braided round steel wire was identified as the most reliable, while fiber-reinforced composite was predominantly utilized in patients with periodontal issues. The methodology adopted by orthodontic practitioners in Karnataka state involved double long-term retentions with regular follow-ups. Most clinicians expressed confidence in maintaining treatment results, though they acknowledged the significance of patient cooperation."

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