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Orthodontic Retainers: A Survey Of Patient Compliance And Satisfaction, Bhavana Sawhney
Orthodontic Retainers: A Survey Of Patient Compliance And Satisfaction, Bhavana Sawhney
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PURPOSE
Retention is an important aspect of orthodontics, which may influence the long-term outcome and satisfaction level of patients who undergo orthodontic treatment. The objective of this study was to identify commonly used orthodontic retainers and retention protocols, and assess patients’ opinions and satisfaction levels with these regimens in relation to several pre-defined variables.
METHODS:
A 149 question survey was created with advanced skip and branching logic. The survey was administered to orthodontic patients at either the one or two year regularly scheduled retention appointment and the overall response rate was 99% (n=131). Data collection included queries on demographics, treatment …