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A national survey on retainer preferences and regimens among orthodontists in Malaysia

Australasian Orthodontic Journal
Volume 41 (2025): Issue 1 (January 2025)
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|Jun 2025

Figures & Tables

Figure 1

Frequency of prescription for different types of maxillary and mandibular retainers in the past 12 months.
Frequency of prescription for different types of maxillary and mandibular retainers in the past 12 months.

Figure 2

Distribution of recommended retainer wear schedules at different time points.
Distribution of recommended retainer wear schedules at different time points.

Percentage of orthodontists indicating that a certain factor is important in deciding retainer type

FactorPercentage (%)
Type of case93.7
Gingival and periodontal condition70.9
Oral hygiene64.6
Compliance and cooperation53.2
Availability35.4
Cost19.0
Age10.1

Demographics of the survey respondents

Count (n)Percentage (%)
Age
  <30 years old00.0
  30 to < 40 years old3544.3
  40 to < 50 years old3443.0
  50 years and above1012.7
Gender
  Male2244.3
  Female5772.2
Years of experience
  < 5 years2430.4
  5 to < 15 years4050.6
  15 to < 20 years1215.2
  25 years and above33.8
Clinical Setting
  Government Clinic/Hospital3645.6
  Government University Clinic/Hospital3531.6
  Private University Clinic/Hospital33.8
  Private Clinic/Hospital1519.0
Total79100%

Retainer preference by orthodontists

RetainerCount (n)Percentage
VFR5772.2
TRR1215.2
Dual retainer911.4
Fixed retainer11.3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-2025-0013 | Journal eISSN: 2207-7480 | Journal ISSN: 2207-7472
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Language: English
Page range: 160 - 168
Submitted on: Oct 1, 2024
Accepted on: Apr 1, 2025
Published on: Jun 3, 2025
Published by: Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc.
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 times per year
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2025 Zhi Kuan Saw, Jonathan Jun Xian Yuen, Sweet Ira Manzano, Nik Mukhriz Nik Mustapha, May Nak Lau, Puteri Balqis Mohairuz, Asma Ashari, published by Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc.
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

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