Orthodontics is based on the concept of ideal occlusion, so it is essential to have a notion, as complete as possible, of normal or ideal occlusion so that it is possible to correctly diagnose malocclusions. In normal occlusion defined by Angle, there is a molar relationship so that the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in the ...
Costa-Caramelo, Gonçalo +4 more
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Evaluation of the esthetic properties of developmental defects of enamel: a spectrophotometric clinical study [PDF]
Objectives. Detailed clinical quantification of optical properties of developmental defect of enamel is possible with spectropho- tometric evaluation. Developmental defects of enamel (DDE) are daily encountered in clinical practice. DDE are an alteration
Corridore, Denise +5 more
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Assessing anteroposterior basal bone discrepancy with the Dental Aesthetic Index
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate dental appearance and cephalometric features, using a sample of orthognathic and/or orthodontic patients. A special interest was to identify the relationship of the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) with anteroposterior basal bone discrepancy (APBBD) and cephalometric indicators.
Huang, Boyen +9 more
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Benchmarking matching color in composite restorations [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to investigate the color samples (A2, A3 and B1) of three different brands of resin composites using dentine masses. 135 discs were prepared (5 plates for each thickness, color and brand of composite material).
BESHARAT, LAITH KONSTANTINOS +3 more
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Introduction: Malocclusion is presumed to have adverse effects on dental and facial attractiveness, leading to deleterious psychosocial impact and Quality of life(QoL) of the individual.
Mohammed FARAJ +3 more
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Aesthetic perception of single implants placed in the anterior zone. : a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background: Several aesthetic indexes have been described to assess implant aesthetics. The aim of this study was to compare the aesthetic assessment made by dental professionals and students of single-tooth implants placed in the upper incisors ...
Burgueño-Barris, Genís +3 more
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Objectives: To compare the overall dental aesthetic index scores between rural and urban areas, males and females, and to correlate dental aesthetic index score with fluoride concentration in drinking water.
Byalakere Rudraiah Chandra Shekar +4 more
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Prevalence of Malocclusion and its Dentistry Section Relationship with Socio-demographic Factors, Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status in 12- 15 Years Children of Lucknow City [PDF]
Introduction: Oral health diseases and disorders can negatively affect a children’s life. Malocclusion is defined as any irregularity in occlusion beyond the accepted.
Avnica Agarwal +4 more
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Correlation between parodontal indexes and orthodontic retainers: prospective study in a group of 16 patients [PDF]
Purpose. Fixed retainers are used to stabilize dental elements after orthodontic treatment. Being it a permanent treatment, it is necessary to instruct patients about a constant and continuous monitoring of their periodontal conditions and a correct oral
Corsalini, M. +8 more
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Bone loss in implants placed at subcrestal and crestal level: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background: To assess differences in marginal bone loss in implants placed at subcrestal versus crestal level. Methods: An electronic and a manual research of articles written in English from Jaunary 2010 to January 2018 was performed by two independent ...
López López, José +2 more
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