Table 3 Respondents who chose a certain bonding type of fixed retainers
From: A survey of protocols and trends in orthodontic retention
Bonding types of fixed retainers | Maxillary retainer | Mandibular retainer |
|---|---|---|
Bonded to the canines only | 3 (3.7) | 7 (8.6) |
Bonded to all anterior teeth | 58 (71.6) | 65 (80.2) |
Bonded to central incisors | 18 (22.2) | 2 (2.5) |
Bonded to all incisor teeth | 29 (35.8) | 7 (8.6) |
Bonded to all teeth from the first premolar to the first premolar | 11 (13.6) | 23 (28.4) |