GOAL AND MATERIAL: We evaluated the clinical use of the "retention catalogue" employing a standardized questionnaire.
Results: Statistical evaluation of the standardized questionnaire demonstrated that the retention catalogue (RC) is an effective method in daily practice for orthodontists to convey patient information on the causes and prevention of relapses in crowding.
Conclusions: Routine utilization of the retention catalogue is recommended. It both contributes to successful retention management and offers the orthodontist a certain degree of legal protection.
Conclusions: Routine utilization of the retention catalogue is recommended. It both contributes to successful retention management and offers the orthodontist a certain degree of legal protection.