Evaluation of the effectiveness of a tailored mobile application in increasing the duration of wear of thermoplastic retainers: a randomised controlled trial

The 'My Retainers' mobile application is a patient-informed intervention designed to enhance removable retainer wear and improve patient experiences during the retention phase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of receiving ‘My Retainers’ on objectively-assessed thermoplastic retainer wear time, stability and periodontal outcomes and participants’ experiences and knowledge related to retainers.