Prevalence of the Wire Syndrome

The Wire Syndrome problem referred to dental displacements that can be described as aberrant, inaccurate, unexplained, or excessive on teeth still contained by an intact orthodontic wire, without detachment or fracture, leading to evolving dental and periodontal, aesthetic and/or functional consequences. The objective of this study was to define the prevalence of mandibular wire syndrome and the associated risk factors.

Inclusion Criteria:-students in their 4th, 5th, and 6th year of dental studies at the Côte d'Azur University \- have undergone orthodontic treatment and are wearing a fixed mandibular retainer from canine to canine. Exclusion Criteria:'- orthodontic treatment in progress * absence/fracture of orthodontic fixed mandibular retainer * wearing a removable mandibular retainer. * presence of craniofacial syndromes