Comparison of the Patient’s Satisfaction, Aesthetic, Cost Effectiveness and Speech Problem in Hawley’s Retainer and Invisible (Clear) Retainer Question Based Study in Ahmadabad
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Aim: To compare simple retainer (Hawley’s) and invisible (clear) retainer in people of Ahmadabad city. Material & Methodology: The present cross-sectional questioner study was conducted in Ahmadabad city. The study sample includes 80 orthodontically treated subject, Ahmadabad .The survey was schedule to spread over a period of 3 Months. Data was collected by using self questionary (Annexure C). Questionary was administrated by investigator himself to each participant on schedule day and collecting the data. The data was collected using questioner the collected data was coded, compiled, tabulated. The data was analyzed by applying descriptive & inferential statistical analysis. Analysis was carried out using SPSS packaged version 17. Result: It was found that with invisible retainer, patients were more satisfied compared to hawley’s retainer .And patients compliance is grater with hawley’s retainer in speech and aesthetic appearance than invisible retainer. There is also conclusion that the invisible retainer is more cost effective than the hawley’s retainer. Conclusion: It was found that the invisible retainer showed a combination of removable aesthetic, comfortable cost effective, hygienic and durable least effect on speech. It will be more favorable clinical performance appliance to the patients which are more censer with appearance of retainer.
Authors and Affiliations
Parmar DM
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