Research Article

Retention Protocols and Factors Affecting Retainer Choice among Iraqi Orthodontists

Table 5

Table of the chi-square test.

QuestionGenderWork sectorYears

Q4) Selection of a retention system mostly depends on0.0080.0000.454
Q5) Cases most susceptible to relapse and need a longer retention period0.0000.0040.000
Q6) Type of retainer commonly used in the upper arch0.0000.0010.003
Q7) Type of retainer commonly used in the lower arch0.0000.0000.000
Q8) Factors influencing the choice of a retention protocol0.0000.0000.000
Q9) Adjudicative treatment you frequently use to increase stability0.0260.0000.000
Q10) Type of the retainer mostly preferred by your patients0.0000.0000.000
Q11) Number of checkups after placing a removable retainer0.0000.0000.000
Q!2) Initial wearing times of the removable retainer0.0480.0000.000
Q13) How long do you usually recommend a removable retainer full-time wear?0.0000.0020.004
Q14) Usually when do you stop retention with removable retainers?0.0010.0000.000
Q15) Most common indication of a fixed retainer is after treatment of0.1160.0000.027
Q16) The most preferred fixed retainer used is0.1080.0030.255
Q 17) The most frequent contraindications for fixed retainers0.0000.0030.029
Q18) Method of fabrication of the fixed retainer0.0090.0000.081
Q19) Usually when do you remove the fixed retainers?0.0000.0990.003
Q20) Most common wire used as a fixed retainer is0.0130.1280.000
Q21) Number of checkups after placement of a fixed retainer0.0000.0130.007
Q22) How often do you usually observe failure of a fixed retainer?0.0010.0000.000
Q23) Type of bonding material used to fix the fixed retainer0.0000.0020.000

Not significant.