The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of three different retention schemes used to maintain tooth position after orthodontic treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances (stability) and to evaluate possible association between retention scheme and gingival recessions on the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior teeth seen for up to 5 years post-treatment. Moreover the possible association between primary relapse tendency and long term occlusal stability will be evaluated.
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Changes in Little's Irregularity Index in the mandible (mm)
Timeframe: 1 year in retention, 2 years in retention, 5 years in retention
Changes in Intercanine width in the mandible (mm)
Timeframe: 1 year in retention, 2 years in retention, 5 years in retention
Changes in Interpremolar width in the mandible (mm)
Timeframe: 1 year in retention, 2 years in retention, 5 years in retention
Changes in Intermolar width in the mandible (mm)
Timeframe: 1 year in retention, 2 years in retention, 5 years in retention
Changes in Arch length in the mandible (mm)
Timeframe: 1 year in retention, 2 years in retention, 5 years in retention