Growth and differentiation factors and their orthodontic implications: A scoping review [PDF]
Background: Growth and differentiation factors (GDFs) are a class of biological mediators that play an important role to stimulate and regulate the wound healing process. Some of the GDFs are known to play a role in orthodontics.
Crystal Runa Soans+5 more
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Treatment effects of the MARA appliance and Activator-Headgear combined with fixed appliances in Class II division 1 malocclusion patients: A retrospective longitudinal study [PDF]
Introduction: Class II division 1 malocclusion treatment with functional devices offers acceptable results. These devices can be removable or fixed, and the essential difference between them is the need for compliance.
Deborah Brindeiro de Araújo BRITO+4 more
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Orthodontic biomechanics with intermaxillary elastics [PDF]
Introduction: Intermaxillary elastics are orthodontic resources widely used in various malocclusions. Their main advantages are low cost, easy insertion and removal by patients, and application versatility.
Marcel Marchiori FARRET
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Effects of stress relaxation in beta-titanium cantilevers used in orthodontic mechanics
Objective: This study evaluated the force decay and design shape changes caused by stress relaxation in two different orthodontic cantilever configurations. Methods: Eighty cantilevers made of 0.017 x 0.025-in beta-titanium wires were standardized in a
Helder B. JACOB+4 more
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Can we expect similar behavior among CuNiTi 35°C wires?
Objective: This paper aims to verify the thermodynamic, mechanical and chemical properties of CuNiTi 35ºC commercial wires. Methods: Forty pre-contoured copper-nickel-titanium thermodynamic 0.017 x 0.025-in archwires with an Af temperature of 35°C were
Ariane Salgado GONZAGA+5 more
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Various aspects of two treatment approaches to patients with problems of hypodontia of upper lateral incisors [PDF]
Introduction. The treatment of hypodontia of the upper lateral incisors could be orthodontic or multidisciplinary with combined orthodontic, surgical and prosthetic involvement. Both options have their pros and cons.
Stojanović Ljiljana+5 more
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Importance of orthodontic intervention of the Class III malocclusion in mixed dentition
Introduction: Supervising the development of occlusion, managing problems during the transition from mixed to permanent dentition, as well as controlling environmental factors that contribute to establishing malocclusion, are important actions to ...
Dennyson Brito Holder da Silva+1 more
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this 2-arm parallel study was to evaluate the alignment efficiency of heat-activated nickel-titanium (NiTi-TE) and superelastic nickel titanium (NiTi-PSE) archwires over the first 3 months of orthodontic treatment and compare these ...
Suly Y Amaya Gonzalez+5 more
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Partial glossectomy as an auxiliary method to orthodontic treatment of dentofacial deformity
Summary Introduction: macroglossia is a condition which influences the size and shape of the teeth employed due to the forces on teeth. Objective: To establish bases for the indication of partial glossectomy associated with ...
Fued Samir Salmen+1 more
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Angle's Class II malocclusion treated without extractions and with growth control [PDF]
Angle's Class II malocclusion is defined according to the anteroposterior molar relationship with or without a discrepancy between basal bones. Maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrusion are included in this class. When orthodontic treatment starts at
Scardua, Maria Tereza
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