Do plaque-disclosing tablets improve oral hygiene in patients with bonded lingual retainers - a randomized controlled clinical trial?

Patients with bonded lingual retainers who received plaque-disclosing tablet instructions showed significantly better periodontal outcomes at six months compared to those receiving conventional oral hygiene instruction alone, approaching levels similar to patients without retainers.

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