Comparison of the Effect of Two Types of Fixed Retainers on the Health of the Gums

Clinical and Radiographic Comparison and Evaluation of Two Types of Lingual Fixed Retainers on the Health of Periodontium

Different types of retainers have been used to assure the stability of orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study is clinical and radiographic comparison and evaluation of two common types of lingual fixed retainers on the health of periodontium.

The participants in this study will be examined both clinically and radiographically just after the completion of orthodontic treatment and after a 6-month-period.

The results of the study will be analyzed with Mann-whitney and independent t-test.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. The patient who have completed orthodontic treatment
2. The patients should be healthy with no systemic disease at the time
3. In clinical examination no apparent periodontal disease or inflammation should be present
4. Patients who have complete permanent dentition (3rd molar eruption is not required)