3D-Printed retainers take on traditional wires in new study
Disease control
Completed
This study compared custom 3D-printed metal fixed retainers to conventional wire retainers in 64 people who had finished orthodontic treatment. The main goal was to see how often the retainers came loose (bond failure) and how long they took to place. The 3D-printed retainers are…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amany Ibrahim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC