From: A survey of protocols and trends in orthodontic retention
Condition/treatment | Fixed | Removable | Both | None |
---|---|---|---|---|
Extractions | 1 (1.2) | 29 (35.8) | 51 (63.0) | – |
Diastema closure | 22 (27.2) | 7 (8.6) | 52 (64.2) | – |
Expansion of the dental arch | 1 (1.2) | 44 (54.3) | 36 (44.4) | – |
Crowding in the anterior teeth | 9 (11.1) | 20 (24.7) | 52 (64.2) | – |
Impacted anterior teeth | 9 (11.1) | 24 (29.6) | 48 (59.3) | – |
Intrusion of the anterior teeth | 8 (9.9) | 29 (35.8) | 43 (53.1) | 1 (1.2) |
Extrusion of the anterior teeth | 13 (16.0) | 21 (25.9) | 46 (56.8) | 1 (1.2) |
Rotations of the anterior teeth | 19 (23.5) | 21 (25.9) | 41 (50.6) | – |
Anterior open bite | 4 (4.9) | 31 (38.3) | 46 (56.8) | – |
Retaining overjet (OJ) | 4 (4.9) | 35 (43.2) | 42 (51.9) | – |
Root resorption of the anterior teeth | 15 (18.5) | 26 (32.1) | 36 (44.4) | 4 (4.9) |
Previous orthodontic treatment | 4 (4.9) | 24 (29.6) | 53 (65.4) | – |
Adult patient | 7 (8.6) | 21 (25.9) | 53 (65.4) | – |