%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluation of Orthodontic Retention Protocol among Orthodontist and General Dentist-A Cross-Sectional Survey.
%A Kumar SO
%A Srinidhi S
%A Visshishta J
%A Sirisha S
%A Ranganathan S
%A Priya K
%A Moulvi S
%A Mani B
%J J Pharm Bioallied Sci
%V 16
%N 0
%D 2024 Apr
%M 38882740
暂无%R 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1099_23
%X <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The current study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the retention protocol followed by orthodontists in India.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A cross-sectional web-based questionnaire survey was carried out to evaluate the retention protocol. To determine the sample size, a pilot study was carried out, and the final sample arrived was 250 subjects. The current study's inclusion criteria took into account those who had finished their BDS&MDS (Orthodontist).<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The data were statistically examined when the surveys were received and completed. The choice for fixed retainers was 67.4%. Retainer wear time preferences ranged widely, with 60% preferring 12-18 hours. The initial post-retention check appointment was planned by the majority of orthodontists (47.6%) within the next three months. Recall appointments for retention checks were only planned by the majority of orthodontists (56.3%) once every three months. Regular involvement by patients at their retention check appointments was (38%).<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The most commonly used and preferred type of retainer is fixed retainer, and dentist preferences range around 12-18 hours of wear time. Furthermore, the duration of the retainer wear preferred by most orthodontists/dentists is 10 months to 2 years.