The Impact of Orthodontic Retainers on Gingival Recession: A Best-Evidence Review.

Retention is a critical phase of orthodontic therapy and aims to maintain occlusal stability and avoid crowding relapse. This best-evidence article reviews the effects of the different types of orthodontic retention appliances, fixed and removable, on the development and progression of gingival recession at the mandibular anterior teeth. Searched databases included PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Dentistry and Oral Sciences.