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postretention as shown by a reduction of the PAR index by 3.6 points and 4.6<br />

points, respectively, when compared to cases without fixed retention.<br />

Therefore, because instability of the orthodontic treatment result occurs to<br />

some extent in practically every patient (Joondeph 2005) and the mandibular<br />

anterior segment of the denture is the least predictable and most common site of<br />

relapse, an important focus of research continues to be Incisor Irregularity of the<br />

mandibular denture segment over time. Orthodontists need evidence-based<br />

studies to support their treatment decisions and to provide authoritative<br />

information concerning the etiology of relapse as well as the clinical rationales to<br />

minimize it. The present research will help to establish if there is any statistical<br />

difference in relapse at long-term recall between patients who were provided<br />

temporary fixed retention compared with those who received only removable<br />

retention.<br />

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