ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OF PATIENTS IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS USING MODERN RETENTION TECHNIQUES

Aim. Investigation of the effectiveness of various methods of retention of the results of orthodontic treatment in patients of different age groups. Materials and Methods.The material of the study was the data of diagnostic examinations of patients after orthodontic treatment. Clinical groups consisted of 123 patients. During the study, the following methods were used:general clinical dental examination, including history taking, external examination, examination of the oral cavity, examination of the teeth, assessment of the condition of the dentition, assessment of the condition of the oral mucosa, examination of the jaw bones;the study of diagnostic models of the jaws; method of orthodontic treatment; radiological methods of research; methods of research gingival fluid. Results.The results of the study show the need for the formation of an integrated approach to the retention of the results of orthodontic treatment in patients of different age groups. Conclusions. At the moment, it is considered that reducing the probability of recurrence of orthodontic treatment depends on the optimal ratio of periods of active treatment and retention. However, the prevention of recurrence of orthodontic treatment requires an integrated approach. It is necessary to consider not only the duration of treatment, but also age, gingival and periodontal factors, occlusive factors, soft tissue factors, factors associated with the growth of the jaws. Evaluation of the state of bone tissue, the study of gingival fluid, allow us to conclude about the state of the tissues of the periodontal tooth undergoing movement.