Digital versus traditional retainers after braces
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares a new digital way of making retainers (the clear plastic tray you wear after braces) with the traditional method. It aims to see if the digital method keeps your teeth straight just as well or better after your braces come off.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 30 years old.
- You finished braces (on both top and bottom teeth) within the last month, without any teeth removed for treatment.
- You have at least 24 permanent adult teeth.
- You are in good overall health, with no serious medical conditions or gum disease.
- You do not smoke heavily, are not pregnant, and do not take certain medications that affect your gums (like phenytoin or cyclosporine).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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