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Orthodontic Fixed retainers: a systematic review

Revista Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Antioquia, 2016
Introduction: the objective of this study was to evaluate the periodontal effects of fixed retainers in the long term. Methods: a search in electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, Embase, ProQuest, Ebsco, Biomed Central, Medline ...
Isaac Wasserman-Milhem, Karina Ferrer-Belloso, Jesús Gualdrón-Escalona, Nancy Jiménez-Becerra, Laura Mateos-Márquez   +4 more
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Knee Brace for Osteoarthritis using Distraction Force

Journal of Integrated Health Sciences, 2022
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition among old age person, which affects joint motion disabling to perform daily routine tasks. This hampers their overall quality of life.
Rani Kumari
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Self-ligating orthodontic braces for straightening teeth [PDF]

, 2009
This review is published as a Cochrane Review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 1. Cochrane Reviews are regularly updated as new evidence emerges and in response to comments and criticisms, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic
Harradine, Higgins, Mitchell, Thomas
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Design and Evaluation of a Patellar Tendon-Bearing Brace with Off-Loading Mechanism on Tibia [PDF]

Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering
The current study aimed to design a patellar-tendon-bearing (PTB) brace capable of measuring and quantifying weight offloading on the tibia. The PTB brace was designed with off-loading mechanism on the tibia with features, including ankle joint, vertical
Vahid Chamani, Mahmood Bahramizahed, Mobina Khosravi, Akbar Biglarian, Gholamreza Ghorbani Amjad, Seyyed Mohammad Ebrahim Mousavi, Mokhtar Arazpour   +6 more
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Supporting brace sizing in structures with added linear viscous fluid dampers: A filter design solution [PDF]

, 2014
Viscous fluid dampers have proved to be effective in suppressing unwanted vibrations in a range of engineering structures. When dampers are fitted in a structure, a brace is typically used to attach them to the main structure. The stiffness of this brace
Londoño Monsalve, Julian Mauricio, Neild, Simon A, Wagg, David J   +2 more
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Can Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing Integrating with/without Biomechanical Simulation Improve the Effectiveness of Spinal Braces on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

Children, 2023
The CAD/CAM technology has been increasingly popular in manufacturing spinal braces for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in clinics. However, whether the CAD/CAM-manufactured braces or the CAD/CAM-manufactured braces integrating with ...
Qian Zheng, Chen He, Yan Huang, Tao Xu, Yi Jie, Christina Zong-Hao Ma   +5 more
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Key dating features for timber-framed dwellings in Surrey [PDF]

, 2013
This article is made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund. Copyright @ The Vernacular Architecture Group 2013. MORE OpenChoice articles are open access and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0 ...
Alcock N. W., Alcock N. W., Andy Moir, Guildhall Library, Harding J., Harding J., Latham B., Meeson B., Moir A. K., Pearson S., Pearson S., Roberts E., Rod Wild, Walker J.   +13 more
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Simonsenia aveniformis sp nov (Bacillariophyceae), molecular phylogeny and systematics of the genus, and a new type of canal raphe system [PDF]

, 2015
The genus Simonsenia is reviewed and S. aveniformis described as new for science by light and electron microscopy. The new species originated from estuarine environments in southern Iberia (Atlantic coast) and was isolated into culture. In LM, Simonsenia
A Gomes, A Stamatakis, A Witkowski, A Witkowski, B Imanian, D Pickett-Heaps, DG Mann, DG Mann, DG Mann, DG Mann, E Hehenberger, EA Morales, EC Ruck, EC Ruck, EJ Cox, EJ Cox, EJ Cox, F Rimet, H Lange-Bertalot, H Lange-Bertalot, H Lange-Bertalot, H Shimodaira, JD Pickett-Heaps, JH Belcher, JP Kociolek, K Bruder, L Guillou, M Ichinomiya, M Potapova, M Tamura, MP Ashworth, N Lundholm, PA Sims, PA Sims, PC Silva, R Simonsen, R Trobajo, R Trobajo, R Trobajo, T Watanabe, TBB Paddock, VI Mikhailov   +41 more
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A Finite Element Study on Compressive Resistance Degradation of Square and Circular Steel Braces under Axial Cyclic Loading

Applied Sciences, 2021
In this study, detailed finite element analysis was conducted to examine the seismic performance of square and circular hollow steel braces under axial cyclic loading. Finite element models of braces were constructed using ABAQUS finite element analysis (
Hubdar Hussain, Xiangyu Gao, Anqi Shi
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Short-Term Outcomes of the Boston Brace 3D Program Based on SRS and SOSORT Criteria: A Retrospective Study

Children, 2022
Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine with a Cobb angle greater than 10 degrees, accompanied by rotation of the vertebral body.
James H. Wynne, Lauren R. Houle
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