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Devine, C.P., Patel, D., Pandis, N. and Fleming, P.S. (2022) The Development of a Novel Orthodontic Alignment Index and Its Use to Evaluate the Effect of Residual Overjet on the Stability of the Alignment of the Maxillary Anterior Dentition. Progress in Orthodontics, 23, Article No. 56.
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• TITLE: Risk Factors of Relapse in Orthodontics: A Systematic Review

  AUTHORS: Romaissaa Dami, Kenza Khamlich, Farid Bourzgui

  KEYWORDS: Recurrences, Relapse, Risk Factors, Orthodontics, Corrective Orthodontics, Malocclusion

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.13 No.6, June 18, 2026

  ABSTRACT: Aim: This systematic review aimed to identify and synthesize the risk factors associated with orthodontic relapse. Methods: A comprehensive electronic search was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science to address the research question. The methodological quality of the selected articles was assessed using STROBE-based criteria. Results: The analysis of the eighteen studies included, identified several major risk factors associated with orthodontic relapse. These factors were categorized into general and local factors. General factors included age and gender. Local factors comprised treatment mechanics, therapeutic approach, quality of orthodontic finishing, extraction protocol, functional environment and its rehabilitation, presence of third molars, retention protocol, facial type, initial crowding, incisor inclination, curve of Spee, and presence of diastema. Conclusion: Multiple general and local factors contribute to orthodontic relapse. A comprehensive understanding of these determinants may assist clinicians in optimizing treatment planning, retention strategies, and long-term stability.