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Percentage of orthodontists indicating that a certain factor is important in deciding retainer type
| Factor | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Type of case | 93.7 |
| Gingival and periodontal condition | 70.9 |
| Oral hygiene | 64.6 |
| Compliance and cooperation | 53.2 |
| Availability | 35.4 |
| Cost | 19.0 |
| Age | 10.1 |
Demographics of the survey respondents
| Count (n) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| <30 years old | 0 | 0.0 |
| 30 to < 40 years old | 35 | 44.3 |
| 40 to < 50 years old | 34 | 43.0 |
| 50 years and above | 10 | 12.7 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 22 | 44.3 |
| Female | 57 | 72.2 |
| Years of experience | ||
| < 5 years | 24 | 30.4 |
| 5 to < 15 years | 40 | 50.6 |
| 15 to < 20 years | 12 | 15.2 |
| 25 years and above | 3 | 3.8 |
| Clinical Setting | ||
| Government Clinic/Hospital | 36 | 45.6 |
| Government University Clinic/Hospital | 35 | 31.6 |
| Private University Clinic/Hospital | 3 | 3.8 |
| Private Clinic/Hospital | 15 | 19.0 |
| Total | 79 | 100% |
Retainer preference by orthodontists
| Retainer | Count (n) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| VFR | 57 | 72.2 |
| TRR | 12 | 15.2 |
| Dual retainer | 9 | 11.4 |
| Fixed retainer | 1 | 1.3 |